The World Inside Her Mind
Welcome to The World Inside Her Mind. These pieces range in experiences, interpretations, meanings, and age. It’s the thoughts I had and have, come to life on paper. I invite you to take a look into my mind.
if my whole world listened
I chose to start with this poem because of its significance. I wanted so badly for my world to listen back then and now the world is. However, my world was one person (or few, let’s say) at the time. I didn’t feel heard, which had an impact on me, on who I was, and who I became. I hope you know that even when it may seem as though your whole world isn’t listening, someone is. 🌎
shadow
There was a time in my life when the darkest of thoughts would follow me around, like a shadow. It took time to find the light. This is why I’ve chosen to use the color black as the background of my pieces and white for its font. There can only be darkness if there’s light. There can only be light if there’s darkness. 🌕
in sickness and in health
It was around this time several years ago that I lost someone close to me. It was the first time I experienced loss and grief in such a way. Although she was gone most of the time due to school, she’d always come back home. You’d know it too! She was vibrant. Now? She’s gone and she’s not coming back home. But, her vibrancy still lives on. She’s never truly left. This one’s for you, PK. 🤍
dear mother, i understand (part 1)
Since becoming a mother, I’ve encountered only a glimpse of what my own mother must’ve experienced – everything it takes to be a mother, wife, daughter/daughter-in-law, sister, friend, employee… you name it. I know now how much it must’ve taken for her to be truly present all while she was most likely overstimulated and exhausted, maybe even thinking about the “what ifs”.
Nonetheless, being a mother is what we know best. It’s natural. We don’t have to think about it, even when we 𝘢𝘳𝘦 overthinking it. When I see V, I see how simple life is. I feel how much life she’s given me, and I feel all the life my mother has given me. All the other feelings like being tired or worried disappears. 💙