How does a poem begin?
Poetry falls on me during events, major and miniature. An aftermath of life lived, observed and missed. It can be an emotional response, a question, an accusation… it starts when you fall into a trap and the only way out is through a word.
Why is poetry important?
Is it? If it takes you somewhere, it becomes as important as the journey. It can be transformative. It can also be a joke. Whatever I think it may be is inconsequential. Art is a personal act that can be taken hostage, celebrated and ignored.
How important is music to your poetry?
Instrumentals have been instrumental in uncovering most of my words. Music is definitely as important as my desk. It’s also my shelter… and my ocean. Or is it my spyglass?
It’s all of the above. Music is a powerful influencer and travel companion.
How do you know when a poem is finished?
When you decide to take a walk or a run, when do you know it’s over? When the road has ended? When your legs hurt? I guess it’s done when you’re satisfied, when you moved within it long enough to know it and appreciate it.
How did you first engage with poetry?
Anonymously, through a young web. An online poetry community found me and pulled me out of my shell. It was a long time ago, in a trend far far away. That type of online forum was relatively new and it was wild. Our hearts were full of magic, connecting on many different levels while discovering our voices.
