This Body Is Home
This boxy is a box. It is not me. When you trap my identity in labels of gender, regional feature, skin colour, this body makes me feel like a prisoner.
Home & Identity
Finding home & a sense of belonging within shifting identity politics of geography, region, language, politics, ideologies and culture.
How To Draw A Straight Line (Or Boundary)
A boundary is a lesson in consent. It’s rooted in a sense of self. Who you are, says what you allow.
Language No Bar
I was an English-speaking/writing poet in a sea of people who defined patriotism by their own language. I wrote about my journey of patriotism through language.
Timeless
If you were born in another era, who would you be? What would your personality be like? Your values? How would you survive that world? What role would you play?
Someone Who Looks At Facebook Pictures of Strangers
Two strangers who once were not. Or were they?
Orange Solo
Some nights are a turquoise tango, some days are an orange solo.
Drag Me
If you were in drag, what would you be like? And where does the drag stop and where begins your identity?
What Do You Give The World Every Day?
Nobody feels safe right now. Why is it okay for one to weaponise their pain? It’s an unhealthy way to get through the day.
Pockets Of Courage
Inside my pockets, I keep pieces of courage, to reach for when I need them.
Nila Soru
Nila soru.
Food eaten under the moon.
Food shared with the moon.
Nila soru.