I wrote this poem in 1984, 16 years old. It contrasts the heat of desire and passion with the coldness of denial. The philandering lover will ultimately return – the lost soul will find its true home. Karma will triumph
To The Philandering Lover
Faith
I wrote this poem in 1985, 17 years old. Faith describes the exalting nature of a pure and unconditional love. Compare this poem to the despair evident in A Message to the Unknown Beloved (1984). I cherish you And believe
Freedom
Freedom describes the disillusionment that follows when one wakes up to the harshness of reality – the beloved is not the person one fell in love with. Compare this poem to Death of a Girl (also from 1984), with its