A fun camping night ended up as the worst night for all and last night for one.
Emotional
Baby Chick
When my sister left for college, she left behind a learning experience for me, one that resulted in a flock of lifelong companions.
distance
On losing a love.
i hope your life Is filled with blessings
Based on the ending of a real friendship, this story is about what it means to let go of nostalgia.
all at once
a poem of aching candor narrating the varied, implicit forms of heartbreak.
Happy Days Are Here Again
In this personal statement, I reflect on how suffering alters the way we see the people around us, and how that phenomenon ended up playing a big part in my life.
My Persecution
This poem explores the interpersonal and intrapersonal dialogue of someone being harassed on the street.
<8 year old>
A poem about witnesses who have kept their mouths shut.
A World of Glass
I’ve always had glasses, to me it offers me separation, protection in a world full of chaos and injustices. This is a poem about overcoming vulnerabilities, seeing the unfiltered world, and molding a better world.
Where
We all come from somewhere, but that doesn’t mean we all belong somewhere. It took me a while to learn where I’m from, so now its time to learn where I belong.
The Princess
A broken Princess discovers a power that she held in herself from the beginning… But most importantly- Who Is This Princess?
happy birthday
A poem written on the eve of my 17th birthday after realizing what womanhood might mean for me.
Thoughts of an Insecure Man
This piece takes a deep dive into societal expectations while emphasizing the importance of asking for help. Everyone, even someone who doesn’t look like it, needs support.
Catharsis D’Être
This poem is dedicated to “re-becoming” during the healing process.
Disney Princess
Mia, a sixteen year old girl, struggles with body dysmorphia when her friends ask her to be a Disney Princess for Halloween.