“Writing is the closest thing we have to real magic. Writing is creating something out of nothing, is opening doors to other lands."
- R.F. Kuang
Writing has been my magic of exploring the connections between myself, my community, and our environment––all complex and changing over time. My own writings mostly take the form of poetry, as I love the endless creativity it leverages me. It helps me stay grounded within my life—the sounds, sights, and stories I exist in that make up my culture and surroundings. Often, I gravitate toward writing about my adoption, my family, and my identity.
Sitting Alone in a Thai Restaurant
2025 | A poem I wrote while sitting by myself at “Fresh Side” in down town Amherst
To Be Born Into
2025 | A poem that reflects the greatness of simply existing in this world
Across the Salt
2025 | A poem that encapsulates the view of my adoptions by others and myself
Spring Therapy
2024 | A poem that reflects on the transition from winter to spring, encapsulating my observations of the season and the reflections I derive from it