I Write Because I Love

I write and perform no-nonsense poetry, often about complex people and places,
struggling relationships, and journeys of sobriety and faith.

I write with an attitude of service to the stories I am honored to tell
and the audiences I am honored to reach.

An Independent Voice

Witness My Work

Bring Poetry to Life

Humanity in Your Hands

Poetry can inform and awaken
the soul and conscience.

People and places in struggle and strength.

Poetry can console and encourage
the hurting and afflicted.

Journeys of sobriety, faith, and fellowship.

Poetry can be laundry night,
lost love, and motorcycles.

Odes of youthful longing and adventure.

  • “I’m about to say something I’ve never said before: I truly enjoyed your poetry books and plan on rereading them.”

    —Kyle, Naval Officer

  • "I cracked open Trample & Sew and it opened to ‘With Tenderest Consideration.’ I’ve been sitting and thinking about that poem for the last ten minutes staring at the wall with a little wet in my eyes. Maybe I just never read poetry I liked?

    —Tanja, Air Traffic Controller