POETRY COLLECTIONS

Welcome to my poetry space! 

Here I've laid out my work in distinct collections for ease of browsing. Each carousel will give you an insight into what each collection is like before you commit to clicking. I sincerely hope you enjoy! 

The Modern Poet Collection

Where classical poetry used to focus heavily on form and meter, modern poetry focuses primarily on the message. I've clung to enjambment as a tool and used nature to convey universal imagery. My modern style poetry focuses on great truths that need to be told succinctly, directly even, things that can't be said in parable or be hidden behind some wankerish wall of hogwash. This collection is a revelation and is at times contemplative.

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The Light We Always Needed

This one digs deep. The Light We Always Needed began as an outlet during one of the most challenging periods of my life. I was struggling to find my sense of self outside the army, navigating my daughter’s time in the NICU, and still showing up for work. On the train, on the bus, in any spare moment, I reflected on the strange journey toward wholeness. By tracing the old cracks in my soul, I discovered a new resilience. This collection is moody, deeply personal, and profoundly reflective.

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Fractures of Heaven - A Li Bai Inspired Collection

When I discovered Tang poetry, I was transfixed. The Tang Dynasty has every Chinese person bragging, and for good reason. As a poet, precision is what matters to me most. Prominent artists used just five characters to convey immense meaning, drawing inspiration from nature and the universe. While my Mandarin isn’t past HSK1, I created a few works inspired by this practice, crafting just five lines with the most precise wording I could muster. So precise, in fact, that I tore apart my entire shed searching for a notebook, chasing five lines I had once written. I didn't find it. This collection is reflective and introspective.

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Poems and Paintings 

Poems and Paintings is a collection that explores the intersection between words and visuals. In this project, I have sought to capture the essence of famous paintings by expanding on their subject matter through the power of poetry. By writing on specific paintings I enjoy I have found that I grew closer to the artist's vision and gained a deeper understanding of the thematic impact these paintings left behind. I invite you to explore the creativity behind these pieces. 

ROUGH DRAFT