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I’m an American poet with a deep appreciation of history, philosophy, polytheism, writing, music, art, aesthetics and alternative subcultures. My poetry is inspired by many different passions, pursuits, philosophies, genres and subcultures. I greatly enjoy the goth, punk, industrial, techno, metal and dungeon synth scenes – as well as the geek, gamer and furry fandoms. I write traditional, fixed verse poetry about a wide variety of subjects. My style is strongly inspired by both romanticism and the tone of ancient fables. I sometimes experiment with other creative mediums like prose, music and vector art – particular designs that convey the simplicity of flags and banners. I most enjoy creative material that is modern and experimental while still respecting the spirit of cultural traditions and the powerful symbolism they embody. I also believe that art should be made more for the sake of creating beauty and enjoyment than towards the advancement of a particular agenda. This approach is also reflected in other philosophical and spiritual domains of my life. In addition to my creative work, I am a volunteer at the friends of the library bookstore.


Disclaimer

I consider debate to be a deeply polarizing and pointlessly semantic activity that I prefer to avoid whenever possible. I am a very passionate person with a lot of conviction but I endeavor to persuade people with personal connection rather than the spectacle of public discourse. Furthermore, I consider all extremist ideologies to be equally abhorrent and I’m not interested in hearing arguments to the contrary. I oppose any and all expressions of elitist behavior as well as gatekeeping, gaslighting, purity testing, and destructive criticism. I also oppose aggressive recruitment, proselytization, pedantry, conspiracy theories and pseudo-scholarship of any kind. I reserve the right to discuss difficult topics in private, at my sole discretion, and I would rather focus my attention on mutually beneficial social networking – rather than unnecessary drama and polemic discourse. I have plenty more exciting and rewarding activities to engage in, but I will not hesitate to confront people who repeatedly disrespect me or the people I care about.