A poem about identity and the pressure to change every part of yourself to fit in—only to realise that what remains is surface-level, crafted, and inauthentic.
花見 /ˈhəˈnɑːmi/ (especially in Japan) the practice or custom of viewing cherry blossoms when they are in full bloom.
In this poem, I explain that having overlapping health issues and chronic illnesses has led to various symptoms of which I can’t identify the cause. This poem has also been performed live at The Pleasance for SLAMinutes does Mental Health.
A poem which explores the polarity of two different cultures from the perspective of a second-generation immigrant, and how this can affect the definition of ‘home’.
This poem is inspired by the biphobia that a lot of bisexuals, including myself, face. Unfortunately, quite a bit of that biphobia can come from within the LGBTQ+ community itself, with people thinking that bisexuals are either lesbian or straight — but that’s not the case. Since it’s Pride Month, I wanted to explore something that feels important to me.
This poem delves into the struggles of a protagonist lost in the darkest depths of immorality and sin, battling against their own impulses.
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A dark, mythological tale where paradise is lost to ancestral wrath, and a desperate search uncovers the true depths of damnation.
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