I Wish You Knew This Before is a deeply intimate collection of poetry that walks you through the tender ache of unspoken affection, the quiet heartbreak of almost-love, and the slow, powerful journey back to yourself.

Across 103 pages, Vaishnavi Gundelli turns her emotions into exhibits—each poem a preserved moment, each memory a carefully curated artifact of a love that never fully bloomed. What begins as a confession transforms into a museum, where the galleries hold longing, unanswered gestures, quiet tears, and the courage it takes to finally walk away.

This book is for anyone who has:
loved someone silently,waited for a message that never came,carried a heartbreak alone ,kept hope alive even when it hurt, learned to let go without closure

Written with honesty, vulnerability, and lyrical simplicity, this debut collection promises to stay with you long after you turn the last page.

If you’ve ever whispered “this almost felt like love,” this book will feel like home.