Poems from Steven Elliott Caedmon Shinder
I am a poet, lyricist, and novelist. Attended UC Irvine 2014-2018, where I double majored in Literary Journalism and English with the Creative Writing Emphasis. Studied abroad at University of Sussex Autumn 2017. Author of Standalones and Stepping Stones: Lemons Loom Like Rain. Go to stevenshinder.com for more info.
You are never too old to make a snowman;
You are never too old to make a friend.
But as you grow older than a child,
It is less easy to...
I am the black sheep of the family;
I read a book whilst amidst company,
Getting looked down upon for not speaking.
No nice places for...
I hate hot chocolate.
Just one searing sip and I want to scream.
I want to toss the mug against the window,
Shattering clay and glass...
I will dress myself as best as I want;
Trying to look perfect does not matter.
Try to mold me or shape me how you want,
I am still the...
Enter a woman waiting for her ideal prince,
There are nonbelievers difficult to convince.
There is a man who just ends up within her sight...