I wrote She Moves Onwards in 1985 at the age of 17. It speaks of a defiant, if broken, heart that seeks to move on with dignity after heartbreak. Compare this poem to Freedom (1984) with its similar theme of
She Moves Onwards
The Silent Friend
I wrote The Silent Friend in 1985, age 18. I wrote it for a friend on his birthday. I found this person to be very enigmatic, and I longed to penetrate his mysterious aura. I might even have been in
Desire – I
I wrote this poem in 1984 at the age of 17. It is the first poem in a series called Desire and explores the nature of desire and longing. Compare this poem with Woman – I (1982) with its similar