I'm back after a hiatus. Current events had me on a social media blackout for my own sanity, but after doing some grounding work I feel drawn to create again. In the face of adversity and fear, there is something powerful about rejecting the instinct to become paralyzed, and instead, create.

Also in celebration of 100 followers here's a really cute picture of Smudge.

Yesterday I shared a poem about Alcohol. Here's one about caffeine.
#poetry #poems #author #coffee #caffeine #poet

quote with your—

{🧚} • fav childhood book: tiger rising
{⚔️} • fav teenage book: Eragon
{📚} • current fav book: throne of glass
{📽️} • fav show of all time: supernatural
{📺} • current fav show: the the vampire diaries
{🎬} • fav movie: school of rock

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Celebrating 6 months of sobriety. 3 years along in my journey. Here's a poem I wrote about it.
#writer #poetry #poems #author #alcohol #addiction

My favorite part of writing is actually doing it instead of staring at my screen convincing myself I have something to say.

P.A.B : A poem for my love.
#poems #poetry #love

Fun Poem I wrote about breaking up with my ex.

My two muses, Smudge (left) & Mochi (right)

I don't have imposter syndrome. I know I exactly how insecure I am about this whole writing thing.

Hi, I'm Val! I had a lot of angst built up and decided to channel it into some poems! I've been writing since I was a kid, can't believe I published something! I published in April and am)just now promoting. I'll be posting samples so stay tuned!

Manic & Melancholy, a Self Portrait a.co/d/6YJFL13