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,
Departure
I wrote this poem for a dear friend in 1984, at the age of 16. We had left, and I would likely never see her again. The poem explores the themes of friendship and loss. Compare this poem to The