Like Any Other Day
For the second poem in my creative writing poetry class, we were assigned to write a sonnet or a villanelle about any topic. This assignment…
Poems in September
September marks the beginning of a new school year, so I picked this month’s poems as a reflection of the semester’s fresh start. I love…
He Lei Lani Nā Hōkū ʻImoʻimo Ē
The first assignment for my creative writing poetry class was to write a poem of 20 lines or less that focuses on a central image.…
Poems in August
I felt a twinge of peace throughout the summer despite a constant barrage of violence, racism, and injustice around the world. I often wonder if…
Poems in July
Each month, I share a collection of poems that empathize with and heal me from the various atrocities occurring around the world. Most installments feature…
Poems in June
I feel guilty for sharing the same burdens each month; those of anger, frustration, and helplessness. While I personally may have good days, the world…
Half Poems
I often feel like poetry is the only medium through which I convey my true self. I’m constantly wishing for inspiration so I may become…