could i have prevented you
from walking away?
could i have been better?
more responsive?
more agreeable?
more happy?

To anyone who voted for my poem “Starshine,” thank you!

I believe anyone without a certain amount of madness is insane.

I tried calling out to you,
anchoring my words to
your steadfastness.
But you never answered.
[I didn't realize I was underwater.]

I don’t want to create a place where you’re not comfortable. If you want to talk, I am here. But it is not an expectation. This is as much your creative outlet space as it is mine. Don’t let me be a bother.

Am I surprised that Taylor Swift was my top artist on Spotify this year? No. No I’m not.

“Last Cigarette” by Mothica and Au/Ra has no need to be that good.

Poetry has been a source of entertainment for centuries, whether through spoken word performances, recitations, or written works. It can captivate audiences and provide a source of enjoyment.

Poetry has the power to inspire creativity in both writers and readers. It encourages people to think creatively, play with language, and explore new ideas.

Poets often push the boundaries of language, experimenting with words and forms. This experimentation can contribute to the evolution and enrichment of a language, expanding its expressive possibilities.