On Death
A poem which looks at the pain of day-to-day living after the death of a loved one.
Thoughts on Dad’s Alcoholism While Driving through McDonald’s
A poem exploring themes of addiction and childhood trauma. But really a love note to myself and other survivors. Actually written in a drive-through.
Weighted
A poem exploring abuses of power, systemic discrimination, a polarized political system, and global insecurity—written in direct response to the white parent of a transracial adoptee leveraging her child’s story, rather than taking a fucking seat to listen.
Stay
A poem exploring themes of depression, love, and anxiety.
The Sound of London
A poem which explores love and the subsequent loneliness found in companionship.
Would I return?
A poem exploring death and rebirth, executed in observance of the beauty all around and in deference to nature.
Think, think
A poem relating to the mind-consuming, second-guessing, and regret of relationship.