Poetry
There’s a certain feeling of doubt and discomfort when you realize you like someone. It intensifies when you become aware of the reciprocation of said feelings because you continue to overthink even if the other person is being sincere until you warm up to the idea and feel like everything will be alright. I
These are the kind of poems you write when you have had enough of the hate and turmoil taking control of the world. These are the feelings you feel when you consistently see problematic things going on around you. I am glad to have a platform where I can use my voice to call out
Love can mean anything to everyone. We all have our own definition and interpretation of it. Sometimes, love can complicate things but honestly why must we let it do so? If you love someone, tell that person, because life is short. Say what you feel and don’t be afraid to act upon it. Be genuine
When I first wrote this poem, it wasn’t about anybody in particular. It was assignment for my creative writing class, and I just wrote what came to me. It was about a relationship that at first seemed beautiful, perfect even. Then everything started falling apart. Months after I wrote this poem, I began relating to
Trigger Warning: This piece is about a father raping his daughter. Those that are subjects to rape are often too nervous to speak up, because they feel that others will say it was their fault. Rape is a prominent issue in society today, and it is much too common. His hands are strong And I
This poem is about my meeting with one among my many crushes in the world, and this was supposed to be recited as spoken word, but I guess it was just meant to be read. 19 July 2016, 8.21 AM You know, I don’t have stage fright. Maybe it’s because my father was a singer,
This poem was something I wrote late at night, when I was looking through pictures of starry nights. The idea of humans returning to the stars after death is a concept that I have always thought was beautiful. Almost every element on Earth was formed at the heart of a star, and we all have
Oftentimes we let our fear of a possible outcomes hinder us from attempting anything at all. My poem is about a student’s fear of participation, stemming from self-doubt and a paralyzing fixation on the worst case scenario. As a fellow introvert, this poem represents some of my fears about speaking in front of others, irrational
I wrote this because I don’t like the idea that you are powerless against your circumstances because the only way your circumstances can change is if you take action. Other people can open doors for you but you have to step through them. It’s up to you to take control of yourself. If there’s one
Feminism. Race. Abuse. Rupi Kaur churns out poems on vital and vivid topics. It has never been enough in poetry, however, to write a commendable message. Thousands of poets write the same commendable messages—whether in their bedroom, on social media, or in published pages. A good poet needs to write that message well. Elegantly. Fiercely.
I was always taught that it is better to love yourself and stay independent rather than depending on someone else for your own happiness. But I also learned that it is not a crime to yearn for the affection and love from another, since it is something normal for us to feel. This poem represents
