I'm originally from North Carolina, however, I currently live in Scotland and, appropriately, have a flat on a cobblestone road within walking distance of a castle. I have been writing poetry since I was 17, oftentimes utilizing it as a method of healthy expression during periods of transition. Although I have been writing poetry for five years, I am not well rehearsed on its fundamentals and the intricacies of this art form. I have previously used poetry solely as an outlet for expression, but am now looking to grow my knowledge on the basics (like how to use sounds, rhymes, and meter), t...