In this intimate anthology, Zimbabwean poet Tawanda Chitewe invites readers into the depths of his youthful soul, sharing a poignant journey of love, heartbreak, and resilience. Through the verses in this collection, he recounts trials of romance and the lingering ache of loss, laying bare the vulnerabilities of his human heart. As the collection unfolds, Tawanda's voice shifts from whispers of longing to cries of pain, concluding his series with touching poems of advocacy for the voiceless victims of human horrors. Once Upon a Heartbreak is a testament to poetry's transformative power, where love and activism inspire hope and healing.