I have been writing for several years, but mainly for personal satisfaction, and allowing friends and family to bask in what I take pride in. I recently decided that I would allow others into my life and thoughts that I have kept personal for many years. I feel that a lot of my poems are universal and can affect many in an array of ways. Many of these poems provided an outlet to me, but as I have conversed with friends I have noticed that some of the poems I have written fit what they are goin...