Poetry is subversive.
Hello, and welcome! Poetry allows us the space to challenge the dominant paradigm; we can uproot systems of power that oppress and stifle. We can demand change. We can come together as a community of artists and create something revolutionary. In this spirit, I strive to craft diverse and impactful poetry for readers in northern Minnesota and beyond, and especially love writing about my home near the North Shore. A wholehearted thank you for your interest in my writing projects. This site has been carefully cultivated to be a safe space. This community renounces white supremacy, fascism, and systemic oppression in its many intersectional forms. You are vitally needed and warmly invited to explore here.
Land Acknowledgment:
I am very grateful to live, work, and create on Native land. This acknowledgment reflects my intention to take ceaseless steps of humility, awareness, self-reflection, and accountability in all the ways I can, and to honor Indigenous autonomy, diversity, and resilience since time immemorial.
Writing our complex lives, one poem at a time.
Based in the Duluth, Minnesota area, I work to capture the beauty and complexity of life, evoking emotions and inspiring meaningful reflection in my readers. I draw from many life experiences, including having worked with folx navigating addiction, HIV/AIDS, chronic houselessness, severe and persistent mental illness, hospice/end of life, and my time as a trained hospital chaplain. With each piece I write, my goal is to leave a lasting impact and connect with others through the power of storytelling and craft in the time-honored form of poetry.
Contact
Contact me with any inquiries regarding poetry and related projects. Located in the Duluth, Minnesota area, I specialize in crafting free verse and capturing complex emotions and experiences through words. You're welcome to discuss potential collaborations or simply to share your love of poetry. You are appreciated!