Hello there! I’m Avery, the author of these poems, from Springfield, MO. I started writing poetry when I was 12, inspired by nature and other poetry artists. I write poetry because it helps give me courage and helps me see truth in God. It’s also a source of prayer and devotion, and a good way to learn from what I see in the world around me. As I write poems about something I see in God’s character, creation and life experiences, I am able to look back and find courage to do hard things again and again. Finding a pen and paper is not always easy, but nothing that lasts is easy. Keep going strong.