2020 treated me with some semblance of respect and, while the things I achieved this year are nowhere as vast as my achievements last year, 2020 offered me the time to pursue writing at its fullest. I am thankful for that, so here I share the writing highlights of my year.
‘Guardian’ Published at Green Ink Poetry!
I am elated to share my poem, Guardian, is included in Safeguard (Part 2), a beautiful collection of evocative writing from Green Ink Poetry!
In Grimm’s Attic
Amidst forgotten tales we find them faded . . .
‘Dawn’ Published at Mookychick!
I am proud to share my poem, Dawn, is published at Mookychick, an online magazine of mystics, poets, and divine writers!
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is a crown on the head of unconscious queens.
‘December Dreams’ Published at Black Flowers!
It is a delight to share my poem, December Dreams, is included in Black Flower’s Christmas issue, Volume Eight!
Book Review: Art of Escape by Mina Gorji
The poetry in Art of Escape is short but meticulous and sure of itself. The words know what they need to say, and they say it proudly. From the armadillo to the octopus to us, we live and take breath from the same land. Home is where we make it.
Family Portrait
Descendant of the sky I decide I am of the earth.
‘Compassion’ Published at Visual Verse!
I am elated to share that my poem, Compassion, is published at Visual Verse as one of the three lead features for December’s issue!
Sweet Dixie
She polished the cruelty from the silver. In the cups she placed her heart . . .
Revolutionary
I grew in the same field; you wrongly assume I am a sunflower.
Two Poems Published at Grand Little Things!
I am delighted to share two of my poems, Murdered and Concubine, are published at Grand Little Things! + Thanksgiving thoughts.
4 Tips to Help You Write Better Poetry + resources.
If you dabble in poetry and want to write something good enough to share or are just seeking to improve your craft, I was once and still am you. Here I share some of the advice and tips that have helped me learn to write better.
Nightly
If the moon is a mistress, the stars are her concubines. They dream of true love . . .
Ode to True Caramel
In this crystal realm you are queen of passion.