Were you ever real?
I ask myself this after a night of too much vodka.
I can make myself believe anything at this point.
You existed for someone else.
You were never meant for me.

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.