retrovision - a poem series

Retrovision. This body of work is a poetic exploration of love as a transformative force—one that destabilizes, reveals, and ultimately reconstructs the self. It considers what it means to be both the artist and the muse. Rather than treating love as a fixed or purely romantic experience, these poems trace its evolution as a psychological and spiritual process: from projection and longing, through rupture and disillusionment, toward clarity, embodiment, and integration. The p

if it’s written, you gotta listen, this is not fiction Death is a temporary sleep, retrovision, listen that’s the Real Deal, tough moments are just the intermissions, you have inspired all of this intimate poetry, you made something beautiful flow from me love is blind and takes you by surprise, it’s warm and bright when you see it, Jacob Collier described it like The Sun Is In Your Eyes truly picture perfect, a sunset in a frame it’s the truth I swear to you for my next m

The melody holds the hidden key so I lift my head to the sky To open my imaginations mind see that

How long have you been away My flame Some things will never change Signs show you was made for me think you was made with me, it feels like destiny If life is a dream I love the different ways you visit me missing your gravity I can never be frank about the feelings you provide When I think of how I looked into your eyes actually who called who here I woke up before you so I know how to bend time If you were here I’d hope you play me a different song I can’t believe I get to

you said I talked too much so I learned to pick the words that would reach you best. my mouth casts spells and they are my favorite weapon. You like its backlash. I conjure up your perfect potion or maybe it’s like a poison I don’t know. somewhere here is when I started to become smaller. my voice became quieter as my mind started to scream, help me please but it appeared that my calls would only fall on selfish ears so full of their own fears as they drive blind never

you a Heaven-sent thing, Black angel with the regular name. I need to change and not be addicted to the pain I know imma be in trouble you save my heart I sent a Purple Emoji I know Joey said Love is Only A Feeling but it's an action as people we are naturally always chasing a feeling. feelings aren't fact yet at the same time if it's true in the body then it must be true the change I've been feeling must be because of you you bring my war to a halt. you've already earned you

how you touch my soul from the outside, permeate my ego and my pride. you see right through me as if I’m made of glass, I can’t keep secrets from you my mouth doesn’t stand a chance because, It’s just seems to ramble on and on whenever you’re near i'm nervous around you but, I know it’s not fear I feel something deep maybe too deep for the intro, maybe hidden underneath my real feelings so I joke and call you bro. maybe i'm wondering about how someone so alluring can exist

(read the artist statement first before you get into the works!) hi :) I’ve been writing this series since 2020, but it’s not all just my perspective if that makes sense. I hope this finds the right mind I have the words you can’t find may you find the love of your lifetime the poems all hint at each other, so find your own thread I’m sure you know your message is intertwined . you’ve written a little story love is living on valued energy L.I.F.E is love in full effect. have

I know I need to grab a canvas, a pen, a paper , a brush or beat, something to illustrate the words I seek. Maybe I should put it on this Pluto Projector by Rex Orange County. Peace of mind comes with change and I know my pride covers the bounty. Tried to buy your pretty heart at a price too high, played myself tryna buy love with a disguise. If I always do what I always did I will always get what I’ve always got, if you’re trying to lose you’ll never win I seek to begin agai

my first written work since 2023 for 2026. enjoy :) inspired by 'rearrange my world' by daniel ceasar and rex orange county

In 2:33 I wrote back in 2020 about someone I’ve never met as of late I’ve been having the same dream I can’t forget I know the process won’t be perfect but the wait, it’s well worth it I’m talking about something deeper when I write so I hope you can see past the surface it’s like I’m writing about myself but not through my eyes it’s a mirrored perspective, one in which I hope to adopt in time I see how love adorns you like an ornament to make you laugh and see your smile how

Love Galore Ivy - Frank Ocean Hello -Lionel Richie Nothing Even Matters- Lauryn Hill & D'Angelo The Only Exception- Paramore Cinderella- Mac Miller & TY Dolla $ign Love- Musiq Soulchild

a 2023 piece

written sometime in 2020

circa 2020

the poem that begun the story the first to be created

A 2023 piece inspired by the song ‘Just My Imagination’ by The Temptations.

a 2020 piece. the perspective is written as someones thoughts while writing a love letter (italicized) to their lover

it’s like I’m looking in a mirror but not quite exactly every time I look in this mirror, I smile, I'm happy. you wonder why I’m so hesitant I hope you don’t see my cracks In my head you’re the only resident still my demons come and dance with me they make me sick, you’re my medicine. you’re all it takes. so what did you that made me so involved with you lately, you’ve been visiting me in a way that’s new. the only time I’ve been seeing your face, is when my eyes hit t

Heaven must’ve cracked open and down you came floatin on this earth you’ve been coastin with open arms, I'm so devoted you look like love in human form that I now can place, to be in your presence I feel your essence a Black blessing if, life is the Bible you the reverend who gets to pencil or pen in every magical sentence I, trust the next chapter as I am the author It’s always hunting season I prepare for the slaughter. you don’t even seem real everything you touch you heal