At 11:11am on May 4th, 2022
On its way: 1. Mail art from JJ 2. Visa decision 3. Tomorrow’s joy and trouble Right now: 1. Rice is cooking 2. Hair is growing 3. Writing Past: 1. Do not visit 2. No point to visit 3. It will revisit – don’t you worry
Thoughts
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 »
Fragments
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 »
Raining on One April Monday
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 »
My Life Strategy
Focus better. One item at a time. Do not aim for what’s grand, easy or pleasing to other people. Focus on writing.Focus on paying attention to life and the present moment and let go of the rest. Dump perfection. Start small. Do things that are fun for you. Prioritize rest. Trust your instincts. And keep… Read More: My Life Strategy »
Capacious Poem for Capacious Human
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 »
I Am You All Along
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 »