Of publishing my book and how you can support — I have passed the beginning of the end of writing my book. I launched preorders for my first book two days ago to much built-up self-anticipation in the fanfare of my living room. I have spent the last six months writing and completing my first manuscript of my poetry collection…

A poem about leaving — Her untamed, sun-kissed light brown hair flew with the wind, her large doe eyes widened, her powdered freckles creased. She embodied the spirit of the island, the volcanoes a spitting image of her fiery aura. She longed for the world beyond the island, wanting to soak in the glittering sights and…

A poem — I wonder how many hellos I will say in my life. How many Nice to meet you’s, Hi’s, how are you doing’s, See you soon’s that will end just as fast as they came. How many first meetings that are just that — the first and only time we will ever meet…

A poem — I miss the feeling of everything falling into place, like finding missing puzzle pieces to fill in the blank space. When the edges fit together and the puzzle begins to take shape, working on my jigsaw puzzles no longer feels like an escape. Even when my puzzle seems to be…

A poem — The little yellow balloon broke free from where it had been tied and floated into the overcast sky. It did not know how far it could travel or how high it could go, only that it wanted to see another yellow balloon.

A poem — The notorious RBG rests in power, her legacy will last long after, for you can’t spell truth without ruth, a Supreme Court Justice who inspired thousands of youth. She fought for gender equality, despite constantly being doubted even with her Columbia Law School degree. She led the tireless struggle for equal…

A poem — My eyes line up right above the water line, my mouth submerged, blowing bubbles. I peek my head out of the water, gasp for air, and let my mind go blank. It makes it easier to not have to think about if I was really drowning where you would be.

A poem about mental health — Don’t forget to water the flowers in your head, to treat the daffodils as well as the sunflowers, check on them daily, feed them well, and take a break to show off your flower crown.