- My Mother’s EyesI see so much of myself in my mother’s eyes. Sometimes I see her happiest moments, when she nods and acknowledge me. My mother’s eyes, the window and lens of my world as a child. Sometimes I see her sad moments, when she shakes her head and tells me, “Why don’t you listen and do …
- I LiveThe morning sunshine grace me with rays of light. It warms my body, heart and soul. I live each day with gratitude, to feel that I am still alive inside. Sometimes death want to seek me out, but I put on my warrior armour to battle each fight. The starry night skies grace me with …
- It’s a Bird’s Life“Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I am singing a sweet melody to call for a mate, so I could procreate. “Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I have to communicate with my clan of species that food is here. “Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I am so happy that I found a worm for my meal. “Chirp, chirp and …
- Memory LaneI walk alone on Memory Lane. Just me, myself and I; makes me a whole unique person. Some days, I see myself as a child again, embracing the sweet memories of childhood. The bright and long summer days of frolicking in the vast countryside of my hometown. Some days, I see myself as a teenager. …
- Shine for YourselfWe can’t change how others view us. But we could change how we view and feel about ourselves. Keep that inside light bright and let it illuminate outward. That illumination will set you ablaze and free. Shine for yourself, not for the world. Live a life that is worthy with meaning, not engulfed with endless …
- Boxed MemoriesGrowing up Asian American and as a female is always a constant struggle for me. Raised by traditional parents, whereas brainwashing is the norm. Expectations of the ideal good and obedient daughter was the usual in my family. I had to embrace my Chinese and Vietnamese ancestral heritage, while adopting to the American culture. My …
- Bubble GirlWhen I was an unborn child, I lived in my own bubble world. A bubble with all things for survival and happiness protected by my mother. My mother fed me, spoke to me, and sang to me softly each day. I was in harmony with her sadness and happiness each day, for her anticipation of …
- Love Our PlanetLove our planet, earth. A place we call, home. It provides us with the basic needs of oxygen, water and other necessities to survive. Take care of our home because with tremendous wear and tear, it will slowly rot to its core. Love our planet. Take care of our home. All plants, animals, and humans …
- Life CycleWhen tree leaves turn into different hues of yellow, orange and brown…it symbolizes changes to the season of Autumn and signs of the upcoming Winter Solstice. Winter symbolizes dormancy to plants, animals, and humans. What we don’t realize is that everything and everyone on this earth has a life cycle to complete on its own …
- I Dream of a WorldI dream of a world, that one day I could walk freely without fear. I dream of a world, that one day where I am accepted for who I am truly inside. I don’t need society to determine my life journey to happiness. I dream of a world, that one day there is true human …