Wicked Fruit

Wicked Fruit is a raw and unflinching collection of poetry that bears witness to trauma, silence, and the long path toward healing. Drawn from deeply personal experiences, these poems move through the shadows of abuse, memory, and grief, confronting the weight of generational wounds and the silence that often surrounds them.

With vivid imagery and unyielding honesty, Sherry Morhardt transforms pain into testimony, offering a voice to what is often left unspoken. Each poem is both an intimate confession and a universal reckoning, carrying the reader from moments of innocence lost to the difficult terrain of survival and resilience.

This collection is not only a lament but also a testament-an offering to all who have endured, loved, and risen again. Wicked Fruit invites readers to bear witness, to remember, and to recognize the power of truth spoken aloud. It is a work of remembrance, resistance, and renewal, reminding us that even in the darkest soil, something enduring can take root.

Author Biography

Sherry Morhardt is a poet whose work explores trauma, survival, and renewal. Her debut collection, Wicked Fruit, emerges from personal journals kept throughout her healing process, weaving raw honesty with lyrical grace. Through her writing, she confronts silence, bears witness to loss and reclaims her voice. Morhardt’s poetry resonates with those navigating grief and resilience, offering both testimony and solace. She lives in Illinois, where she continues to write with intention and courage.