Poetry

Words made
deliberate.

Sometimes an essay is too many words. These pieces sit quietly. Read them slowly, one line at a time.

• Philosophy · May 2026

  Shame Speaks With Other People’s Voices

  “Most people confuse shame with guilt because both wounds bruise the soul in similar places. But they are not twins. Not even cousins.”

• Culture · May 2026

  The Things The Ancestors Said To Me

  “I told the ancestors I was exhausted. Not the kind of tired sleep can fix. The kind that settles behind the eyes.”

• Survival · May 2026

  Receipts

  “The painful thing about being a struggling father is learning that people only respect your love when it comes with money.”