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Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #20

by | Aug 14, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

The final piece of Margins of the First Draft — a quiet farewell in the form of poetry and a thank you to those who inspire, create, and keep beauty alive through art. I’m a little sad that this is the last piece of this section.Hopefully, I’ll create more in the...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #19

by | Aug 6, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a reflection on the courage it takes to love, and the way love reshapes us every time. (Authors Note) 19. Acceptance But mother, Can you not see He makes my heart sing My fingers dancing on the keys of an old...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #18

by | Jul 29, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a reflection on the creative battle between vulnerability, raw emotion, and the desire to hit harder through poetry. (Authors Note) 18. Digging her own Grave " Yes, writing poems about him... was a luxury... I...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #15

by | Jul 9, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a reflection on emotional writing, longing, and the desire to preserve fleeting feelings through art. (Authors Note) 15. In Desperation she cried What is the worth of my love If I can not paint the city walls...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #14

by | Jul 4, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a reflection on how love changes us, challenges us, and sometimes quietly saves us.Emotional writing about transformation through love and loss. (Authors Note) 14. Her heart was eating her alive Oh God, oh...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #13

by | Jun 28, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry and reflections project, Margins of the First Draft — a piece about feeling deeply, carrying small childhood truths, and turning them into honest writing. (Authors Note) 13. Foolish girl My foolish heart, Like my mothers favorite vase Plummeting from...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #12

by | Jun 19, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a reflection on heartbreak, vulnerability, and the messy beauty of moving forward, even when the words get stuck. (Authors Note) 12. He was the sea And there was I Trembling My love was A fierce tempest...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #9

by | May 30, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — a piece about the courage to feel, to love without demands, and to say it out loud.A moment where poetry and pure emotion meet. (Authors Note) 9. She waited, afraid she has to look him in the eyes So I stood...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #8

by | May 26, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

A reflection on love, beauty, and quiet desperation — part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft. Emotional writing inspired by the haunted dreams of a young woman in love. (Authors Note) 8. Dearest mother, I am going to see him Dearest mother, Today I...

Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #7

by | May 21, 2025 | On the margins of the First Draft

Part of my poetry collection Margins of the First Draft — a quiet confession about love, longing, and life's simple, sinful pleasures. (Authors Note) 7. a lust was born And maybe We could Share a kiss or two, Let our worlds align Poetry on the Margins #7 Where the...