I wrote this poem as a start to the grieving process of not being able to have my own biological children while, at the same time, celebrating the joys of having a choice and being alive.

I was asked to write a poem for my school district's Unity Walk for Suicide Prevention. A Letter to My Depression talks about how the lure of numbness makes depression so easy to fall into, but in the end, "feeling" makes us whole.

Change Through My Eyes is about my final reflections on my Ethnic Studies class. I have learned so much from this class and feel empowered to be an agent of change in the world.

Send Me Away is an extremely personal piece I wrote about people with high functioning autism. Invisible disabilities, like autism, cause a lot of confusion for the person coping with these struggles and the greater world.

I wrote Transgender? to explore my gender journey. It addresses my internal struggles with my new feminine identity and how self-acceptance can lead to the "rainbow."

"In Lak'ech" is an ode to my Ethnic Studies class. This class has given me the strength to find my voice and speak-up and be heard.

I Said Yes is in support of the current Ethnic Studies curriculum at my school. I love this class and presented this poem at the school board meeting.

Composition of Misconception is about the struggles of my family unit. How one person passes blame to another person in the family, like a hot potato.

I originally wrote this poem as an 8th grade graduation speech. I really reflected on the turmoil of our country and the weight I feel to effect change.

I wrote Grandfather Clock for my grandfather's funeral in 2022. It has a dual meaning as my brother loves grandfather clocks, but he was unable to attend the funeral.