Abstract The poetry manuscript is divided into four sections that each center around physical locations, music, love and interiority respectively. Most of the poetry is written in free verse, but some pieces are written in forms or as ekphrastic works related to music and visual art. This collection draws inspiration from Natasha Trethewey, Adam Zagajewski, and Meena Alexander among others. Keywords: Poetry, free verse, haibune [sic], New Jersey, exphrasis,...