Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!

This is a spiritual sequel to last season's "Here I Am." As I stated last time... THIS POEM DOES NOT REFLECT MY CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WITH MY MOTHER!! We are way past this!

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!

Very short compared to others in my collection, this breakup was short and sweet. Truthfully, I don't even remember his name...Malakhai?

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!

Once upon a time, I was really into fairy tales and mythology... But, I really liked the storytelling theme Taylor Swift explored on her Fearless album, and I wanted to write my own fairytale.

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!

Just like with "Nyx (Night)," I was obsessed with this book series called "House of Night." I was also really into the Chronicles of Vladimir Todd, so the main inspo for this was Vlad's parents.

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!

Inspired by Rihanna's Russian Roulette song, my take was on a relationship that I was in and wanted to get out. Patrick was bad for me, and I see that now.

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! This poem is a spiritual sequel to last season's "Dear Old Ma$en." It covers the same topic.

Welcome to another poetic episode of Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! I was a teenager, struggling with self-confidence. So, here was an anthem I wrote for myself to re-read in times of doubt.

Welcome to another poetic episode of "Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!" This one reflects a relationship that I was too dumb to admit wasn't right for me. It wasn't until he left and stole from me that I realized it.

Welcome to another poetic episode of "Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!" One of the first poems I've written came from my young obsession with Greek mythology and a book series called House of Night.

Welcome to a new season of "Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!" This poem was a rededication, trying to get back into writing poetry again when I was in high school. So, it was a no-brainer for this to be a reintroduction for this podcast! I hope you enjoy it!