Poetry

               When it comes to the genre of poetry, it is how I process. I believe everyone should be writing, whether it be poetry or nonsense, as long as we are writing. For me, poetry helps me get through the hard times and helps me hold on to the good things. I began publishing my poetry on Instagram as an act of bravery. Poetry is my heart and my life, and letting people see it will always be a thing of vulnerability. But I want to live bravely, I want to throw my hat in the ring. I believe I have creative ideas that could help others like me. I know what it’s like to struggle on a regular basis with a chronic illness, in my case it’s migraines. I know what it’s like to be estranged from one’s biological family. I know what it’s like to feel alone, like so many others in this world. But, I also know what it’s like to love. I know what it’s like to try to build a better family and a better life for our children. I know what it’s like to work in spite of the pain. I simply long to be open about my experience, and be open with the art which I love and which helps me live.

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Selected short poems are below. More poetry is available on my Instagram page.