all is not lost
Some mornings begin beneath heavy blankets and haunted dreams, yet even broken maps can still lead somewhere beautiful. All Is Not Lost explores despair, resilience, and the quiet hope that tomorrow offers another chance to begin again.
addiction
What begins as a reflection on addiction becomes a meditation on the habits we rely on to survive. Cigarettes, books, work, exercise, and routine become symbols in this traditional noir visual poem examining identity, purpose, and the quiet weight of everyday life.
bipolar bum
Blending sharp wit with vulnerable honesty, this poem reflects on living with mental illness, financial burdens, physical pain, and the strange contradictions of modern life. Through surreal symbolism and Art Nouveau-inspired imagery, it explores what it means to keep moving forward while feeling divided inside.
disdain
Choosing to Be Here Now explores the tension between everyday frustration and rare moments of clarity. Through reflections on silence, darkness, and self-awareness, this poem follows a journey from mental clutter toward peace, reminding us that true serenity often comes from accepting the present moment rather than escaping it. Accompanied by a noir-inspired visual narrative, this piece meditates on mindfulness, observation, and learning to simply be.
i forgot
I Forgot explores the quiet ways we lose touch with ourselves—our dreams, our kindness, our childhood memories, and even our own potential. Written in a reflective, repetitive cadence and paired with traditional noir symbolism, this poem follows a journey through forgetfulness toward remembrance, growth, and self-reconciliation
new year
Written just before the start of 2020, New Year explores the tension between hope and uncertainty. Through imagery of darkness, depression, mechanical wings, and fresh breaths, this poem captures the longing for a new beginning while questioning whether the future will heal old wounds or create new ones.