I wrote Phoenix in 1988, 20 years old. Despite the painful human experience of hurt and betrayal, the soul remains undiminished. The Phoenix rises again from the ashes. Compare this poem to Ascension, written in 2023, with its message of
Phoenix
Denial
I wrote Denial in 1984, 16 years old. The poem is about denial of oneself and betrayal of another. But the Faithless One will return in the end, one cannot deny a passionate love. Compare this poem to To The
Reaching out to the next generation
When I joined Twitter (@VanitaHork) in December 2021 to promote my poetry blog and gain a wider audience for my poems, I never dreamed that it would lead to amazing experiences and connect me with wonderful people around the globe!