Author Archives: Xiaoyu Zheng

1. Essays are difficult to write. 2. His eyes are blue and clear. I want to kiss him now. 3. I need to be within pointing distance. 4. What’s for lunch? 5. This lady is smiling at me and she seems friendly. 6. Rude drivers! 7. I need some space from her. 8. Aaron Sorkin… Read More: Thoughts »

Hi friends, Greetings from my writing desk – my only desk! I am finding ways to establish a ritualistic rhythm of writing. I’ve experimented with sharing my writings on a weekly basis. I am getting back to that. Tell me, what do you enjoy about my writings? What do you wish I could write more/less… Read More: Fragments »

Hi friends, I have a poem for you today. For me, poetry is a community prayer. It is my medicine. It aids my survival. More than ever, we need connections that make us feel tethered to the large mystery called Being Human. Spring, a season for hope and revival, is inviting us to listen before… Read More: Raining on One April Monday »

Hi there, You – the person who is confused, exhausted, lonely and misunderstood, would you promise me that you will close your eyes and take a deep breath? I wrote You a poem called Capaciousness. It goes something like this: I’ve tried to finish a novel. I’ve lost my favorite ring – the one my… Read More: Capacious Poem for Capacious Human »

Hi friends, A poem for Spring and for our shared connection. We are way more connected than we know we are. Go say something kind to a stranger today. Buy them a cup of coffee. Share a warm smile. That will make someone’s day. Love, Xiaoyu I Am You All Along By Xiao-Yu Zheng This… Read More: I Am You All Along »