“Schatzi” is unapologetically romantic and what happens when I get a crush on someone who isn’t interested (apparently). Lines from this collection have been used successfully by others when chatting on dating apps — probably the finest outcome possible for modern love poetry.

“Patience” is my perspective on being a front-line medical worker throughout 2020. I’ve been told by some other people in healthcare it accurately captures that feeling for them too, but I’m not speaking for anyone else.