I wrote this poem in 1987, age 19. It captures the nature of raw desire and passion; the primal need to merge with another completely and be transformed. Compare this poem to Woman-1 (1982) and Autumn Again (1986), with their
Silence
A Tribute
I wrote this poem in 1982, age 15. Growing up I always felt like an outsider, different from my peers. As an adult I have come to appreciate that we are all unique, that being different can be a strength, and
Portrait of Dignity
I wrote this poem in 1984, age 16. It describes the dignity with which one can bear one’s pain, even if one cannot hide it entirely. Compare this poem to The Flame (1985). The painting is by my mother, the