Tag: Poetry
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Poem 215
The poem was written in the fall of 2022 as part of a MA program assignment. I wrote it in a journal after a friend passed away. On his birthday, a few months later, I went to the spot where he took his last breath. It was just beyond my backyard, and I decided to…
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Poem 515
The “rough” free-form poem was written in January 2025. It examines sudden shifts in mental states—shifts that specifically occur in individuals like myself who suffer from chronic pain or illness. There are moments, days, weeks, and months that are great. But… no matter how much one tries, they can’t keep the darkness away. Darkness serves…
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Poem 212
This free-form poem, written in January 2025, might be close to its final version (or maybe not.) It explores the deep boredom and mental disconnect that often sweep into all varieties of relationships. That disconnection can lead to a sense of ontological homelessness, the unsettling feeling of loneliness and not belonging. These emotions tend to…
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Poem 514
“Rose of Stone” was a quick free-form poem. It was written as a type of prayer for a childhood friend and others in a similar situation. The prayer’s for those who’ve been trapped in domestic violence for far too long. For them to wake up and see the light outside, so they may ask for…
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Poem 512
This rough, free-form poem was one of my first, written in Spring 2024 and left unedited. I began exploring poetry after spending several years studying homelessness, substance use disorder, and other public health issues. Edited versions will be shared later. The poem is about an unsheltered man looking for a place to sleep. The streetlight …
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Poem 424
The poem was written in February 2025, capturing the thoughts that lingered after exploring and reflecting on co-dependency patterns and metaphysics. Additional poems and thoughts were written on the subject and will be shared at a later time. Conundrums of continuums, Redundance of stagnant sentiency… An oppressive complacency, Or self-induced simplicity?
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Haikus 116
The haikus were written on December 22, 2024 to explore point of view and perspective. They served as a reference piece in a writing club, created to help those struggling to see how POV can shift tones. It also influences how the reader interprets the message. During the time it was written, Beauty was the…
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Poem 113
While sitting in my car, I noticed two elderly women chatting across the parking lot. They inspired this poem, which I wrote as they talked and eventually walked away. The poem is unedited and contains errors, which will be corrected at a later date. The poem was written in late 2023 or early 2024. It…
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Poem 114
The poem was written on September 18, 2024. The 40 line, free-form poem is in rough-draft form – not to be confused with a first draft. This piece evolved into other drafts that will be shared at a later date. The theme of the poem is once again “Beauty.” The poem reflects an individual struggling…
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Poem 423
The free-form poem was written October 18, 2024. This is the only version and it is unclear how many times it was edited to reach this form. Still, it could use more improvement. A revision will be made and shared at a later date. The inspiration for the poem was not noted and cannot be…
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Perfectly Human 