Kelly lied. Ben taped my bleeding fingers. Antoine complained about the summer heat. Gina said yes to the invite. I made a cute shoulderless top. Tess looked at me and my body wanted to swim into her arms. All the warm and soft lovers we are. We bit our tongue and ran around. Telling ourselves,… Read More »
On the first Wednesday of June, 2022, the summer rain poured, attempting to comfort the inconsolable pit in my stomach. Goodbye declared, choice made. I took back the largest permanent room in my world. The sudden emptiness feels intoxicating and excruciating. Emotional labor is replaced with light and possibility. Who am I without this person?… Read More »
Hi friends, I tried to write a long essay about what must I do. I discarded the essay. Here are the essence of what I wanted to share with you. Be well. Xiaoyu What must I do? I must sleep. I must eat. I must drink water. I must have a sense of safety. I… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
