2022 has been a year of more downs than ups.

Losses outweighed victories. I wrote more sad poetry than happy ones. On some days, I felt like I've used all my happy words and the only words I have now are the saddest ones which refuse to be turned into poetry.

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I tried, though. I really tried this year. I wasn't always impressed with the poetry my words created, but I also didn't want to disregard what my heart was trying to tell me.

The poems I've selected here are the Best From The Rest.

Also, a big thank you to everyone who has supported me and connected to the poems in some or another way. Stay strong!