demi-sonnet
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In the Grip
my first demi-sonnet —with thanks to erin murphy for inventing the form and to alex dawson for my opening line the monster isn’t under my bedisn’t behind the shower curtain in the downstairs bathisn’t in the closet at my back as i sit at my desk.i looked.the monster is the story i tell myself when given a prompt… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my creative practice.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
In 2025 I begin writing poetry and include a poem and painting in each post.
My compass points: shake hands with fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
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