Discover my three featured poems—"The Catskill Flood of ‘96," "The Devil’s Path," and "The Slide Mountain Ghost"—within the collection of short stories and poetry, Catskill Chaos.

Amidst tales of danger, surprises, and chaos hidden within the crevices of the Catskills, my poems explore the region's intense beauty and the resilience of its inhabitants. Witness nature's immense, destructive power in The Catskill Flood of ‘96, a piece that moves from the initial "watery hell" of the storm to the heroic community spirit that rises to rebuild. Then, confront the spiritual and physical gauntlet of The Devil’s Path, where every arduous step is a "test of will" and leads to a hard-earned, glorious triumph. Finally, connect with the tragic folklore surrounding the region's highest peak in The Slide Mountain Ghost, a haunting lament of a logger lost in the blizzard, whose presence serves as a chilling whisper of warning to all who hike the slopes. Experience a unique journey through the Catskill Mountains, where confusion and courage meet.