Pain and Being Vulnerable with People
I hope that you find in this poem the unspoken message that no matter how dark today may seem, no matter the pain or the cage you face, hope, freedom and light are waiting for you when you’re ready to grasp it.
Poems
Here you can see all the poems I’ve written, translated, or both. Enjoy!
Stepables and Winter without Ice
I hope that whatever you’re facing this week, you find opportunity to grow from it like a stepable.
Exotic Poetry and the Japanese Influence
While not all of my work so proudly displays it as what follows this introduction, I’m a nerd about Japan. I have a hard time …
“Happy But Melancholy” and “Run Not From Me”
Someone described me as “happy by melancholy” the other day. The first thought that came to mind was “I’m that easy to read?”, but the …
For Keeping Me Strong
Now, the poem today is one of those that always makes me smile. It reminds me of truths I often need, and has been known to keep me centered and strong in truly stressful moments. This makes sense, given that unlike some other poems, I wrote this for myself; indeed, for this express purpose. If it can do something similar for you, I would be thrilled.
It was a Joke!
As promised, this week I’ll share a poem about envy. But you’ll find not hide nor hair of this theme unless you know what to …
Pride
This is probably one of the most ironic poems I have ever… Ok, maybe I can’t say that. Apparently, I often write poems full of …
Explaining it is an Art
I must admit, this remains one of my favorite poems from my own collection. Of the poems I’ve ever written, it’s the one I had …