Hi! It's been awhile since I've last posted something onto my blog. I'm happy to announce that I'm currently working on the second installment of my poetry collections! Currently, the working title is Beyond. This collection pays tribute to the many different fandoms that have inspired me over the years, and continues to explores themes of imagination, identity, and the search for meaning in a complex world.
I'm really excited about this project because it feels like a culmination of all my passions and interests. Writing poetry has always been a way for me to express myself and connect with others on a deeper level, and combining that with my love for various fandoms feels like the perfect match. It's definitely been a challenge to balance my writing with my other commitments, but I'm determined to make this collection the best it can be. I've been working on it for several weeks now, and I feel like I'm starting to hit my stride. I've been experimenting with different styles and formats, and I think readers will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unexpected twists and turns in the poems. One of the things that's been really important to me as I work on this collection is making sure that it's not just a celebration of fandoms, but also a way to explore deeper themes and issues. I want readers to be able to connect with the emotions and ideas behind the poems, even if they're not familiar with the specific shows, movies, or books that inspired them. To that end, I've been trying to make sure that each poem in the collection has its own unique voice and message. Some of them are more personal and introspective, while others are more fantastical and whimsical. But all of them, I hope, will speak to something universal and human. Overall, I'm just really grateful to be able to work on this project and share my poetry with the world. It's been a challenging and rewarding experience so far, and I can't wait to see where it takes me next.
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Hey everyone! It's been a little while since the last time I posted on my blog!
I'm happy to announce that my first poetry book is out, called Little Bits of Me, and should be coming to physical copies in a few days. Here's the synopsis: A series of poems encapsulating Zena's first twenty-one years, from the innocence of childhood to the pain of trauma. Her words capture the raw and intense emotions that arise while navigating love, loss, and the challenges of growing up. Through her artful expression, Zena invites readers to join her on a path of self-discovery, as she grapples with joys and sorrows, while still finding meaning and beauty in the midst of it all. Amazon Kindle Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX1QYJZW Amazon Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MH4G Green is the leaved cattails and plants sprawling the marsh.
Green is the sparkly energy orbs summoned by Ninjago’s chosen one. Green is the weeds that annoy gardeners to no end. Green is the short stickly grasses donning the lawn. Green is the webbed, holed leaves stretching over the trickling creek. Green is the plastic and metal accents on the playground, waiting for children to frolic atop them. Green is the long, thin leaves airily rustling as wind rushes past. Sometimes it's too much
Sometimes things scare me Sometimes... Sometimes... Sometimes... Clouds swirl in my mind It's like a tornado in there Sometimes I wonder if I'm home Sometimes I think things could be different If I'd lived in another time Another life I imagine myself...
As a young woman, Able to support myself Starting a family United in marriage Strong in my faith. I imagine myself... Doing what I love, Being independent, My own person, Sharing what I’ve learned. I was... Lively, Carefree, Joyful. I am... Empathetic, Kind, Supportive. I want to be... Independent, Hardworking, Happy with who I am: The person God means for me to be. And I’m loving every second of it. They said women couldn’t change the world.
But we know our limits. And all of the world is our home. We’re here and not going anywhere So why not make the most of it. Some will stay in the shadows, While others reach out on their behalf And one day, if we work together We’ll find the light at the end of the cave They tried to stop us. To tell us that we couldn’t be what we wanted to be. But we are so much more than They ever could have imagined. And even when they did notice us, We didn’t back down. We stood together as one. |
AuthorHi, I'm Zena, I'm a multimedia fangirl and mental health and neurodiversity advocate Archives
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