I prefer writing poetry that rhymes, and I focus on the emotional aspects of life with mindful insight. Hence, this dual emphasis on rhyme and reason is inherent in my poems.
I begin with two poems that describe the distinguishing characteristics of poetry through poetry: "What Good Is Poetry?" and "How to Read Poetry."
This poem describes how difficult it is to see the forest for the trees when lovers become deeply involved quickly with passion and lust.
Learn the effects of a relationship that starts too fast through this educational explanation that is told in a rhyming poetic form.
This story follows a romantic relationship that began with intense passion and lust. However, problems ensued, and they eventually broke up and moved on despite attempts at working on it with the intent of making it last.
The relationship began with synchronicity as they discovered similar interests, shared values, and desires. As more was shared, they became overwhelmed with feelings. Past lives and baggage emerged, and trouble pursued. Trust became an issue.
The story is told in five stages through individual poems.
In the late 1960s, the government ran a lottery to avoid the draft. This is a story of winning the draft lottery in 1969.
It's emotionally revealing when we consider the impact of our choices in life. I explore how I felt about my decision years later in this poem.