This piece explores the impact of grief and disenchantment in the process of growing up.
Bitter Berries
Reflective
Shattered Glass
This piece is a reminder that other people’s needs are as important as our own as well as a reminder of why self-care is essential.
Sun and Moon
A short essay I wrote while staring at my sun and moon.
Summer of 1977
Summer is a time of glee and adventure. In New York of 1977, summer was a time of chaos and despair.
My words were hiding from me. Oops.
Writing is one of the most important aspects of my life. Yet, my words hid from me. As a poet, where does that leave me?
The Restaurant
Pei Ying is an English, Creative Writing major. She enjoys occasionally writing short stories about people, relationships, and culture.Â
Idol
Breaking News! A well-known member of the community, Gabriel, has been involved in a fatality. Reports say that he died by his own hand.
These Lonely Bones
Would It Be Enough?: A Tale of Migration
This is a short story about the first time I translated for an immigration screening. It is a work in progress that will show the personal aspects of immigration not reflected on legal documentation.
peak bloom in brooklyn
As we leave behind the cold days of winter and see the world light up with new life, this poem is a reflection of that beautiful start of spring.
Mangoes and Memories
In this piece, I explored my desire to travel when I was younger and how this has impacted me as I have grown up and gotten to experience the world more.
Gift-Giving
I love gift-giving, especially handmade gifts made from material that my mother has saved. It allows me to be creative, but with some sort of direction.
your little world, here
A poem about the process of creating a community & finding a place to belong after fleeing a familiar land.
Tricolor in Monochrome: How to Bury a Body
This piece is a reflection on estrangement from one’s culture while being a person of mixed race.
Windy City Winters
A brisk night in the city of Chicago and the small moments that reflect the city.