1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of this poem is love; even if it’s secret, it can be beautiful.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I was inspired by Li-Young Lee’s poem “Early in the Morning” and my own
exploration of my sexuality.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I’ve been writing poetry most of my life. I think I started in middle
school!

4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would
that be?

I’d be happy to have dinner with Maya Angelou (she was such as force, and
we could cook together) or Li Bai (I think our appreciation of nature is
similar)!

5) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a
professional actor?

It was a new opportunity, and I was interested in how someone else might
read my work.

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I’ve written a fantasy fiction novel and some novellas, but poetry has my
heart!

7) What is your passion in life?

Writing poetry and teaching others the beauty and benefits of writing
poetry!