i've been writing poetry seriously since i was about 12. my style has been described as confessional. i do write from the heart and virtually all of the pieces here are based on true events, true experiences and real people in my life. here are some selections from my portfolio over the last 15 years. some of the earlier work isn't very good, but i do think it is important to recognize how one's voice has developed and where my current style came from. all poems are protected by copyrights!

1994 or older:
blanket
flying
the artist
yesterday
j d
zoo and i

past:
you liked me to
the letter
as one
cummings
august
ds
unspoken word
3m

newer:
i will not write this
northern lad
goodbye
patrick

newest:
the dark half
living and left
missing you
remembering you
this is not goodbye
headache
poem for winter
grief

© 2009 by msirishred