I have always loved writing poetry, but I am a graduate student in the biomedical sciences and a long distance runner and have stopped writing as much, but I really would love to regain this creative outlet. This past year I dealt with some mental health issues and I have been rediscovering who I am. I have always wanted to get honest feedback on my poetry, because I rarely share it with anyone, and I am hoping that this community can give me the feedback I desire. I am originally from the bay area in California, went to undergrad in Ohio (Kenyon College), and am now living in Durham, NC attending Duke University to earn my PhD in Pharmacology.