I wrote this poem in 1985, 17 years old. It describes the pain of failure. If we respond to failure with dejection, we lose the opportunity to learn from it. Compare this poem to the victorious tone of Ascension, written
Tears of Failure
Death of a Girl
I wrote Death of a Girl in 1984, at the age of 16. It describes the grief and pain of unrequited love and loss; the stark reality – some things are not meant to be. Compare this poem to Freedom,
The Saviour
I wrote this poem in 1983 at age 16, for a rather special and misunderstood person. He was very intelligent and warm-hearted, but also terribly introverted. I believe he felt lonely. Compare this poem to An Invitation (1985). Oh! You