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

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?

If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that I have a lot of stuff, I could pay off my student loans.

To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....

You have the power to affect someone. One. Whole. Life. All you have to do is give yourself the chance.