19th July 2025

"Midnight Colors"

This poem is a slight homage to Sylvia Plath's work that also has deep roots in my own family history. As tragedy befalls a young couple, both their minds and their marriage begin to crumble around them, and their lives will never again be the same.

Initially written on December 31, 2018; revised and expanded on July 19, 2025.

Wishbone Words Magazine • 12th May 2025

"Salt-Stained"

I promised myself you'd never see this side of me.

18th April 2025

"Celestial Body"

There's a galaxy etched across me.

3rd December 2024

"Shadows Remain"

I still see you everywhere.

3rd September 2024

"Predeterminationalism or Whatever"

Cyclical disappointment.

22nd August 2024

"Failing"

A forgotten poem about failing to understand and to be understood.

Castagnette • 17th June 2024

"Friction"

This is the most sexually graphic and unapologetically open poem that I've ever written; it explores the correlation between self-loathing and masochism.

2nd May 2024

Love Letter

A love letter written to myself to the versions of myself I didn't choose; a love letter from those versions to me.

Aberration Labyrinth • 1st May 2024

"Familiar Anxieties"

An ode to old traumas and struggles: oddly comforting, when compared to new ones

Call Me [Brackets] • 1st May 2024

"Rubber Figs"

Musings on the slow death of both a jointly-purchased houseplant and a doomed relationship.

Paddler Press Vol. 11 • 11th April 2024

"Bargain Bin"

This poem is easily one of my most irreverent, and if you know my poetic style, you'll notice that it's incredibly self-aware in its mockery.

16th November 2023

One Night in November

Written for a lover. Another night lost to time.

3rd November 2023

Sight/Lines

Ceci n'est pas une peep.

31st October 2023

"Excaliburnt"

TW: Self-harm

25th September 2023

"Orange Love"

Oddly enough, written as part of a job application's requirements

13th September 2021

"Heaven on Earth"

This poem is an homage to the timeless greats Robert Frost and William Wordsworth. These two poets are a few of the very best, especially when it comes to depictions of nature, and their respective works inspired me to write a piece of my own.

30th August 2019

"Sea Glass"

Sometimes, things must first be broken and discarded before they can fully achieve their purpose and fulfillment; Being broken is not the end. It is merely a chance for a new beginning.

28th August 2019

"A Song Amidst the Sunrise"

One morning, after a long, sleepless night, I sought a few hours of rest; as sleep finally drew near, however, I was stirred by the calling of a bird, which broke the silence of an otherwise-quiet world. Yet, instead of irritation, I found inspiration.

10th August 2019

"For My Sunflower, the Sunshine of My Life"

Wouldn't it be nice to abandon all of life's problems in favor of the freedom of nature and the simple, yet busy life of a bee?

25th June 2019

"Churning Without Ceasing"

There's something about the incredible and unshakeable might of the ocean that should terrify us, not fill us with peace.

8th May 2019

"Starry-eyed"

This poem focuses on the belief that even though we, as humans, are a microscopic component of a much larger cosmos, our problems and emotions cannot always be looked at through such a lens. Although small in the grand scheme of the universe, the emotions we feel are still very real, and daresay, even a pivotal extension of the vastness of space.

Lighted Corners - Spring 2019 • 25th April 2019

"Cuppa Love"

This "short short" is a loosely-based true story about losing what's important while also finding the will to persevere in spite of the trials and tribulations that life so often throws our way.

Academic • 12th March 2019

100 Word Story

This story was written for my "Reading Like a Writer" class. The assignment was to write a story in 100 words, no more, no less. I crafted a scene that may eventually be included in the book I'm writing about World War II.

The Mountain Echo • 14th February 2019

Smiglowski Anticipates the 91st Academy Awards: Who Will Win What?

The 91st Academy Awards are less than two weeks away, and Hollywood’s best and brightest are preparing for a night that honors their work and dedication to film. There are 24 categories, and an abundance of talent all vying for the top awards and for critical esteem. As I do every year, I’ve made it my mission to see as many nominated films as possible, and I’d like to share some of my predictions with you...