Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast

Welcome to another poetic episode of "Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast!"My friend and I experimented with writing a poem together. We took turns, each writing two lines, trying to rhyme with one another's previous... Told in two parts, it was left unfinished. I hope you enjoy part two!!

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!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " My friend and I experimented with writing a poem together. We took turns, each writing two lines, trying to rhyme with one another's previous ... Told in two parts, it was left unfinished. I hope you enjoy part one!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " First, I want to say... this poem does not reflect my current relationship with my mother!! We are way past this! She is a wonderful mother! I went through phases where I resented both parents, but my father isn't worth the pages of my teenage composition book. I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " I've always imagined this poem as a lullaby, sung by one lover to another. However, I'm a terrible singer, and I wouldn't dare try to torture you with that sound! I hope you enjoy it anyway!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " I've tried for years to name this poem, but nothing seems to stick, and nothing quite captures its essence. So, here it is, unnamed and one of my favorites! I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " As I said before, teenage break-ups are the worst! I used to daydream about growing wings and flying away from it all. Once upon a time, I thought I had found "the one," and I wanted to take him with me! I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " Following the same topic as last week, I write a lot about trauma. This one is more directive than Dear Old Ma$en , but they go hand-in-hand. I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " This one is difficult to describe. I've had internal conversations with myself since I was young. I went through something traumatic, and I'm still healing 15+ years later. I hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " I had this boyfriend who made it so hard to want to be with him, but I did! We were children, but I wanted to marry him. I was sooo stupid!! I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to another poetic episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " Teenage break-ups are the worst! Well, at the time, they feel like it. I was going through it... in this emotional poem. I hope you enjoy it!!

Welcome to the second episode of " Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! " This is one of the very first poems I wrote back in 10th grade!! I was obsessed with Marilyn Monroe! She was very misunderstood, and so was I at a young age! I hope you enjoy this very raw audio!

Welcome to the first episode of “ Collected Poetry: A Spoken Word Podcast! ” Years ago, I had a blank composition lying around, and we were learning about poetry in high school, and I wanted to try my hand writing my own… This is where it all began! I hope you enjoy it!!