
Always a Bird to Me
In this whimsical and melancholic poem, sisterhood and coming of age are illustrated in the metaphor of flight.
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 🙂
Amanda Gorman, Mary Oliver, Annie Dillard
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.
In this whimsical and melancholic poem, sisterhood and coming of age are illustrated in the metaphor of flight.
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.
This piece explores the impact of grief and disenchantment in the process of growing up.