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On poetry....

Poetry is meditation!

I think by nature, I'm a very disorganized person. Over the years, I've slowly learned to control that nature by adding structure to my life. But I believe that my neurochemistry is probably wired in a way that loves spontaneous and unconscious spirals of things.

I began writing works of poetry in high school, completely for fun. To me, having words surface from my unconscious mind perfectly captures abstract moods that I feel. Additionally, I love poetry, as I believe it's the freest form of literary expression. 

This is why all my poems are free verse. Where every line, every indent, every punctuation finds hidden potential in a new purpose. 

Below is a collection of some of my favorite poems from the past years on themes like insomnia, death, memories, freedom, and the curious intersection of people. 

 

2025 Made by Joe Yan

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