Category: Poetry & Lyricism
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Poem 112
This poem, titled “Valkyrie” was written as part of a Master of Arts capstone collection. It is free-form and does not have a rhyming pattern. It also lacks consistent flow, meter, and rhythm. However, the project’s grade was 100%. Just short of an identity crisis, Questioning my place in the world. I went on a…
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Short Story 311
“The Crows ” Written in 2013, edited in 2025. A solitary reflecting pond sat at the center of a cemetery, surrounded by the gentle flow of natural waters. It was the only place of refuge when home was no longer a sanctuary for a mother and her child. Crows called to each other, hidden in the…
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Poem 411
Hope is empty, magical thinking. It’s an insidious infestation of an idea That it will all be okay. Someone will save me, My luck will change. The truth is, Hope is a fallacy. Only belief in oneself and Taking action can Direct change.
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Poem 566
A deep breath inhaled… calmness envelopes me. Stamped with a heart, whatever’s sent, always returns to thee. I smile a while… Impressed by your vivacious attack, with such unique style. 🙏 Blessings. . . . But know, you won’t be the end of me. You’re just the beginning.
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Poem 616
The content reflects on the contrast between thoughtful writing and machine replication, highlighting societal challenges in communication and ideology.
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Poem 111
The poem is a reflection about how self-perception is warped by the opinion of others. Even long after someone has exited the scene, sometimes they leave behind seeds of self-deceit. The poem is unfinished because it is unedited and free form. Lies we tell ourselves, From… Perception-based biases. Self-righteous venom spewed, Projected… In our direction. …
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If fate or destiny is real, my apologies… it’s best to avoid me. I’m disgustingly ugly and disappointing. An appearance so grotesque that my own mother can’t bear to look at me. Sorry.
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“Heart, are you BROKEN?”
Blood pressure logging every few hours, determines when to take tapered medications. Years ago the heart was hyper, now it’s hypo. The stress and tension rarely mentioned has manifested in opposite directions.
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Perfectly Human 