I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. My first poem was written in the fourth grade—about an ant—and my mom still keeps it tucked away in a memory box. Even then, I think I was drawn to small things and the stories they hold.

In high school, I continued writing and was honored to receive first place for short story writing and second place for poetry in a fine arts competition. Over the years, I explored different forms—novels, short stories, even scripts—but I always found myself returning to poetry. It’s where I feel most at home.

My first published collection, Creativity Garden, was awarded the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award. That book, like much of my work, grew out of a simple idea: that the smallest, most ordinary moments can hold something meaningful if we take the time to notice them.

I write about things that are often overlooked—small creatures, quiet spaces, everyday experiences—and try to present them in a way that feels simple, gentle, and accessible. My hope is that my poetry can be enjoyed by anyone, and that it offers a sense of calm, familiarity, or even a small moment of recognition.

Outside of writing, I’m usually observing the same kinds of quiet details that find their way into my poems.

Thank you for being here.