Happy Birthday, Kanaki. I’m two days late, But I will turn twenty-two On August fifteenth As you should have turned On August eleventh Sixty-three I would like to think that you simply Escaped And found A new life, a new family A new journey To…

Moonlight shimmered On sweat across her Breastbone that Rose and fell with The wind’s breath Flitting along the lake Under a netted canopy Sprinkled with stars that Sparkled across the Gleam of her teeth and Glisten of her eyes as I Beheld her glory in…

There was a girl who took her time in finding her path. She was free, as far as she was concerned. Knowing she’d find her way eventually, She felt no urgency. Clever and bright, Her wit astounded those around her. “So smart! Think of a…