Bless yourself,
before blessing others

Forgive yourself,
before forgiving others

Understand yourself,
before understanding others

Love yourself
—before loving others

(Villanova Pennsylvania: January, 2017)

There are Poets
for the stage

And Poets
for the page

The difference
often subtle

In your eye,
and in your ear

There are Poets
for the stage

And Poets
for the page

One well for them
to draw from

Two voices
—speaking clear


(Villanova Pennsylvania: January, 2017)
'Thank You, Neal Hall'