Original Poetry

14 Poems of Love No. 5 / If I Were the Sea. A short, yearning, questioning love poem pairing nature motifs with wistful images.

14 Poems of Love No. 4 / Better on Paper. A short poem about the messiness of real life love. Love feels better on paper sometimes!

14 Poems of Love No. 3 / Holding Ourselves Together. A short lyrical love poem singing itself off the page and into your hands!

14 Poems of Love, No. 2 / “I Could Convince You to Love Me.” A short and yearning love poem exploring perhaps-unrequited love.

14 Poems of Love, No. 1 / “In the Morning.” A short Pablo Neruda inspired play on an aubade — lovers parting upon waking.

An intro to 14 poems of love to celebrate February 2021!

“Suspended Animation,” a brief poem about the mental discomfort and anguish caused by isolation during the COVID-19 crisis.

“Dill Weed Dreaming,” a short poem tying love and loss to the changing of the seasons. Inspired by the power of smell.

“Song for the Gallows,” a very short poem about crime and punishment.