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Writing, Poetry, Prose

Personal writing aspirations, frustrations, poetry, and other frivolous prose.
Peace, Be Still

Peace, Be Still

1 min read Writing, Poetry, Prose
This is a poem I wrote while I was in prison and facing a particularly difficult moment. I wrote it over the course of two days. The first day I was despairing but on the second day, I had found peace. The context is Mark 1: 35-41.
Hope Springing

Hope Springing

Mother Earth
It's never the cold cruelty of winter that moves us to stand tall but the gentle breath of spring rising, valiant despite it all.
Depression

Depression

3 min read Writing, Poetry, Prose
I wrote this poem to help me battle depression. Sometimes in the process of writing, I am able to garner strength to battle the demons in my mind.
Privilege

Privilege

1 min read Personal Reflections
This is something I wrote during a bout of insomnia. I was lying in bed thinking about the reasons I often don't write what I feel like writing. These thoughts emerged.
Otherwise, I Am

Otherwise, I Am

1 min read Writing, Poetry, Prose
Otherwise, I Am God is who reveals us unto ourselves - not otherwise. Fools, we venture: Here am I! Til the heavens insist otherwise. Rebels, we writhe indignantly This be I! No otherwise!