Becoming a poet is like becoming an adult; you become overwhelmed by the endless possibilities, and you have to learn the basics

I needed people who would challenge me to be brave because I had never felt truly daring before I met them.

I want people to see that there are avenues for them to feel themselves and people will want to hear what they want to say.

Sometimes we’re not ready and we’ll bolt out of the room, but what if you stay? What if it works out? What if you find people who get you?