Vacillating Crudities
An examination of the process of writing a particular poem. The name comes from Poe’s essay “A Philosophy of Composition” and refers to the process of an author commenting on the creation of their work
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Contractions–a poem about the relationship between poet and reader along with commentary from the poet
Read more: Contractions–a poem about the relationship between poet and reader along with commentary from the poetSome thoughts and poetry about meeting a reader in the middle of understanding with the poet and their poem
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Tilting
Read more: TiltingA poem that wonders aloud about which me of all the me’s is the me that people see.
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It’s my fifty-ninth birthday, so I wrote a poem
Read more: It’s my fifty-ninth birthday, so I wrote a poemIt’s my fifty-ninth birthday, so I wrote a poem
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I Think I’ll Go–A Poem About Dementia
Read more: I Think I’ll Go–A Poem About Dementia“I Think I’ll Go” explores themes of memory loss, connection, and the emotional pain of witnessing a loved one, Miss Nancy, gradually disappearing due to dementia.
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Spoken Word Poem “but I need new pants” and reflection from the poet who wrote it
Read more: Spoken Word Poem “but I need new pants” and reflection from the poet who wrote itA poem about losing things, dementia and caretaking, read aloud by the author.
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“up and down, but you” — a spoken word poem about friendship, fate and the gravity of love
Read more: “up and down, but you” — a spoken word poem about friendship, fate and the gravity of loveA spoken word poem about friendship, fate and the gravity of love
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About Memories, Loss and a bit about Cars
Read more: About Memories, Loss and a bit about CarsSome thoughts on cars I’ve driven, being a poet and the impact of memories never to be.
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Finding Humor in Caregiving: A Poetic Reflection
Read more: Finding Humor in Caregiving: A Poetic ReflectionA poem and reflections on caretaking a mother with dementia and still finding humor.
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The Poet Projects 