I wrote Strangers in 1984, 16 years old. Even people who care deeply might not truly understand each other. They end up as strangers, only to part finally. Compare this poem with The Visit (1985), when the two strangers meet
Strangers
A Message to the Unknown Beloved
I wrote A Message to the Unknown Beloved in 1984, 16 years old. There is a sad, wistful tone here, almost mournful and despairing of ever finding one’s Beloved. Compare this poem to the hope expressed in Faith (1985) or
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Happy International Women’s Day – 8 March 2023 This day is about the equality and empowerment of women, which includes the right to have our voices heard. I started writing poems in 1981 at the young age of 13, following