Hi @crystannson, thanks for the comment. I haven't been reading much recently, but I used to read voraciously, mostly science fiction, esoteric/spiritual writing, and philosophy/science. Actually I'd like to get back to it! I also love Shakespeare and old literature of all sorts.

My recommendation to anyone in the vein of poetry is to draw inspiration from EVERY aspect of your life - don't let any barriers stand in the way. Find what makes you unique in the synthesis of the disparate elements that define you as a being.

You're welcome anytime :-) Thanks for reading my poetry.