2025 Submissions
Ephemeral Existence and Eternal Stardust
The inspiration for this poem came to me in a dream.
Mother’s Swing Set
As a writer, I intend to share feelings of hope–even in sorrowful situations–through my fictional short stories.
Sage’s Poems
My poetry is about my experiences as a queer, non-binary 16 year old with mental health issues and a physical disability called cerebral palsy.
A Waltz With Death
This is a story about a girl, who falls in love, yet may not always be destined for happiness.
”Holy Hell!”
I wrote this play script about a Demon that is sent to Heaven to assist an Angel whose job it is to keep solemates on track to falling in love.
Taleswapper
This was an ekphrastic piece originally written for a photograph of a large oak tree ripped up then put back together somehow.
The War of the Bucket Society
This script is really just dumb joke, but I hope you will take away something about finding your calling in life.
”Life, Fragile Like Glass”
The poem, ”Life, Fragile Like Glass” represents my fear of losing everything I know and love.
Take these 3 things, so tomorrow is not too late for my hometown
I’ve grown up alongside the symptoms of climate change—when I was twelve, I woke up to the sky bleeding with wildfire smoke.
Banana Tree Payasam
This poetry collection explores the interplay of cultural heritage, environmental fragility, and intergenerational bonds through the lens of Tamil traditions.
Perfection is an Illusion
My piece reflects on the overall teenage, and human desire to become perfect and live perfect lives.
Sea Swallow me
I wrote Sea Swallow Me to capture my struggle with stress and mental health, it depicts being consumed by emotions beyond my control.