I wrote this poem on Christmas Eve 1984, I had just turned 17. Whereas Time (1983) was written in a sombre, reflective mood, this poem expresses gratitude and hope. Merry X-Mas and Happy Holidays to all – may your life
Christmas ‘84
Phoenix
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
I Flee, I Fly
Many of my poems have an undertone of spirituality. I wrote I Flee, I Fly in 1986, 18 years old. It explores the complex nature of spiritual pain – the pain of the soul. Compare this poem to Ascension, written