valeriemreynolds

Writer of poetry and explorer of various forms. Playing with those forms gives her a great deal of satisfaction. They have allowed her to experiment with new forms and rethink traditional forms in a modern way. Valerie prefers to write in traditional poetic forms but with a modern spin. Her favorite poets are Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, Emmy Perez and Terrance Hayes. Favorite poems are those exploring the human condition; especially those with a political spin.