A woman doesn’t want to be a trophy. A woman wants to be worshipped. She is not a groupie for your pleasure; nor a cup for you to spill… If she allows you to drink from her, consider her nectar a divine gift. For one taste of a woman is surely more than any one… Continue reading A Divine Gift (A Poem)
Category: Poetry
Blog posts featuring poems I have written, including published and unpublished pieces, as well as poetic inspiration, poetry events, influential poets, and more.
“The Science of Poetry” (A Poem)
I shiver as your words fall down my back. Gentle. Firm. … Knowing… From a whisper across the nape of my neck, they roll down like tears, following the silhouette of my body, hugging me at the waist, melting into my skin. They rush toward my toes, igniting a high-energy spark, ejecting hot metal capable… Continue reading “The Science of Poetry” (A Poem)
A Note from Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman’s Keynote Address in 2012 to the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, remains one of the most inspiring speeches to young creative minds in recent years. This excerpt is meant to keep you creating your art, whatever it may be, on good days and the bad days too. Refer back here whenever you… Continue reading A Note from Neil Gaiman
Literature Scene is Alive and Well in Nashville
Are you a seasoned poet, an author or an aspiring writer? Do you love to hear the words of other artists, or do you have a passion for storytelling in front of an audience? It’s easy to become a part of Nashville’s thriving poetry and literature scene. By attending regular events like the ones below,… Continue reading Literature Scene is Alive and Well in Nashville