While reading my poems you may notice some things about them that are very similar. I believe in realism, showing things as they are. I believe in writing with as few words as possible to discribe a situation or feeling. Like Imagism except without images but emotions. Some of my poems are written in the style of Edwin Arlington Robinson, a famous poet from Gardner Maine. Many of my poems are free verse, and some are shaped. All signs point to a modern poet, which I think of myself as. Most of my poems deal with emotion and many are optimistic though rather dark subjects are touched on. I like to explore all styles and am looking forward to putting in some new styled poems really soon. Look for new poems dealing with images and nature as well as society.
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