In this whimsical and melancholic poem, sisterhood and coming of age are illustrated in the metaphor of flight.
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Maya Collins
(she/her) Mentee
Maya Collins is a passionate writer, artist, and leader in her community. She is currently a senior in high school, and especially loves writing poetry. Travel is a big part of her life, and she loves to explore her multicultural experiences within her work. Every aspect of her work as a writer and an artist is driven by a desire to both create space for others, and likewise honor her personal life experience. Above all else, she is a lover of boba :)
Favorite Authors & Artists
Amanda Gorman, Mary Oliver, Annie Dillard
Artist‘s Statement
I am a writer, an artist, and an advocate for change. Change happens when we learn to merely exist as we are. In writing that is vulnerable and tender, in art that is lively and active, I am crafting a space that is human. A space that is messy and raw and real. My work is another world that I invite you to immerse yourself in. I hope you feel disturbed and comforted at once.
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An Angel and a Keyboard
The psych ward is more than a harsh, white, dehumanizing space in some psychological thriller. It is a place that stores life. And with life, beauty.
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Bitter Berries
This piece explores the impact of grief and disenchantment in the process of growing up.