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  • “Someone Worth Waiting For” – [Free Post, Live Read and Analysis”]
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  • The Walls We Are #3 (Live Read)
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  • Milwaukee [Live Reading + Interpretation]
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  • “Beyond the Sky” [Live Read]
    AI Interpretation/Analysis: The poem, “Beyond the Sky”, captures a longing for connection, resilience, and the beauty of acceptance in life’s uncertainties. Structurally, it’s arranged in stanzas that alternate between present observations and reflections on what lies beyond — both in the physical and metaphorical sense. This back-and-forth creates a rhythm that mirrors the push-pull of… Read more: “Beyond the Sky” [Live Read]
  • Intervals (Untitled #25)
    Intervals (Untitled #25) For when the wind blows; Howling; hollowing – Gentle hands push aside. For when the wind blows; Hollering, haunting – Calm gestures inviting cold. For when the wind blows; Halting, harkening – Seating guests as entered upon. For when the wind stops; Startling, suddenly – Standing room only. We assume we may… Read more: Intervals (Untitled #25)
  • “The Terrible Lies” – [Live Read + Interpretation]
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  • Comma’s vs Coma’s [Live Read]
    Commas vs Comas When you need space to breathe, Put me in between The words that come next must really matter In the space you leave Backs down, And the only thing that you can do is breathe, Stay here with me Just until my oxygen is deplete Should I wake to find something between… Read more: Comma’s vs Coma’s [Live Read]
  • Brand Old – [Live Read]
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  • Acoustic [Live Read + Interpretation]
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  • SOS (…—…) – [Live Read + Interpretation]
    …—… I wish I could express in words and numbers The examples given reduced me by means I had not; The vultures escaped fathom by using their wings All of the ways you’ve given to me Taken against the will, My hands wrote the letters to your numbers, Addressed to whom it wasn’t concerned Thousands… Read more: SOS (…—…) – [Live Read + Interpretation]
  • [Live Read] “The Silent Letter”
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  • [Live Read] – Under the Moonlight Sky
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  • [Live Read] – Something I’d Rather Not Say
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  • [Free Post] Live Read – “The Forgotten Garden”
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  • [Live Read] – Project Y
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  • [Live Read] – Oxygen
    “Oxygen” When; With every word… You say these things to me, All I hear is goodbye I; Looking out on the night… When said those words to you, All you hear is goodnight Breathe; I want to find you again… Contorted to know, All my dreams follow You; I know you’re somewhere out there… That… Read more: [Live Read] – Oxygen
  • The Trauma of Impact [Free Post, Live Read]
    “The Trauma of Impact” is a raw and emotionally charged poem that explores themes of isolation, emotional disconnection, and a sense of existential displacement. The poem presents a deeply personal inner struggle, expressed through fragmented imagery and powerful metaphors. It reflects on the impact of trauma, both psychological and emotional, while capturing the speaker’s yearning… Read more: The Trauma of Impact [Free Post, Live Read]
  • [Live Read] Lighthouse
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  • [Free Post] New Poem – Ephemeral
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  • [Live Read] Established Connections
    Themes Communication and Miscommunication: The poem repeatedly references the need to talk and understand, highlighting the difficulties and frustrations in achieving clear communication. Phrases like “constipation of conceptual understanding” and “wires crossed” suggest a struggle to connect meaningfully. Technology and Human Interaction: The use of technological metaphors, such as “silicone lies,” “chips,” “routers,” and “zeros… Read more: [Live Read] Established Connections