The Positivist: Revised Edition

This is a collection of my earliest efforts in writing poetry. Written between the ages of 13 through 16, these poems are understandably unpolished, but showcase essential foundations that I have improved upon over the years as I have grown as a writer. Many of the poems are immature, angsty, or come from a place lacking true emotional experience, but they are nonetheless raw, honest, and an accurate portrayal of my views of the world as an early teenager. This book contains 56 select works from 2005 to 2009. Consider purchasing this book if you are interested in reading some rough, early works of a growing young writer. From the original description: This anthology includes two award-winning poems. "The Positivist" has won 2nd place in the Missouri State Poetry Society (MSPS) Winter Poetry Contest in 2008 and an Honorable Mention in the Manningham Trust National Poetry Contest the same year. "The Wayfarer..." won an Honorable Mention in the MSPS Winter Poetry Contest in 2009.