01 October 2003

Dying Breath

I occasionally experiment in more structured forms of poetry, just to make sure I'm really learning something while I'm doing all of this. "Dying Breath" (the title is very explanatory of it's meaning) is my loose attempt at a Villanelle.

22 August 2003

I Have Known-

I always considered "I Have Known" and "She Stands" my 'sister poems.' I wrote them both in the same night, they have the same rhythm and flow, and I believe they were conceived from the same inspiration. This is the older sister.

She Stands

I always considered "I Have Known" and "She Stands" my 'sister poems.' I wrote them both in the same night, they have the same rhythm and flow, and I believe they were conceived from the same inspiration. Here is the baby sister.

12 May 2003

how many loves?

I think we all want to know, is there just one true love out there in the world for each of us, that by some miraculous twist of fate we are meant to meet, or are we meant to have a few loves in our lives? How many loves do we have?

12 April 2003

Until-

A short and sweet poem for a never-ending love.

Love's Serenade

Love and music are woven into the fabric of the human experience, permanent parts of the sum that defines who we are. Though who and what we love in people and music may change over time, the need for each in order to feel richly rounded and fulfilled is always there. And they got to be good!