Melanie Alberts

The more zigzag the way, the deeper the scenery. The winding path approaches the secluded and peaceful place.

Huang Binhong, Chinese painter (1864-1955)

My path has been fairly “zigzag” but I’m here now, posting my poetry, and I welcome you. I’ve been writing lyric poetry since high school, majored in poetry in college and have been writing, acting, making art, giving tours, giving massages, volunteering and working in various fields since then. Some of my favorite artists of the last two centuries were influenced by Asian cultures and I must admit a great love for Asian art and literature. I love the directness of the images, the appreciation of nature and the meditative quality of the writing process.

I hope you enjoy what you find here. If you have a comment, please share. I look forward to hearing from you.