Born with a pen in hand and the whispers of verse in my ears, I began scribbling poetry as a teenager. Now, at fifty-five, the passion still burns, its flame fueled by a yearning for connection and growth. I seek a community of kindred spirits, a haven where my poems can find a home and where honest feedback can nourish their roots. Poemanalysis.com serves as my window to the greats – Dickinson, Bukowski, Wilde, Longfellow, Ginsberg, and Dylan Thomas – their words a wellspring of inspiration. Ted Kooser's "The Poetry Repair Manual" has become my guide, his wisdom a gentle hand leading me...