Musings of Sisterhood
Jovina Zion P.
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The objective of this poetry collection is to illustrate the struggles and humor of the relationship between an elder sister and a younger brother. Interwoven with memories of the times I spent with my sibling, these three poems describe how we both came to understand each other despite our large age gap. To me, his presence has been a reminder to laugh through times of sorrow and a shoulder to cry on. When my family immigrated to another country, watching him grow gave me a sense of comfort as we both struggled to adapt to our new environment. He enchanted me with his curiosity and ability to look with awe at seemingly ordinary objects. Although we both still see the world in different ways, he helped me rediscover my internal sense of wonder. My brother made me realize through his example that no matter where we both live, we will always have each other to depend on. His restless smile was the inspiration for my poetry collection, Musings of Sisterhood. Through these poems, I aspire to capture the concoction of emotions in a brother-sister relationship as I narrate the story of overcoming our differences amidst difficult circumstances that only served to strengthen our bond.
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To me, creativity is a way to express myself. It is a perspective of looking at the world with admiration. Creativity is just that - an opportunity to create a new world. We can solve problems, and discover our unique gifts to share with the world when we unleash our creativity.
