What was the first poem you’ve ever read?
One of the first poems I remember reading was for an English class in 3rd grade when I was introduced to the famous Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken. Even today, this is still one of my favorite poems.
How has poetry influenced you as a person? Or as a writer?
As a writer, poetry helped me to be more concise and expressive with my words. As a person, during my darkest times, they enabled me to vent and express my feelings and thoughts. During my best times, they also enabled me to share those wonders and beauty that life has to offer. Writing poetry has always been therapeutic for me.