Outside of academia, creative writing is a lifelong endeavor I continue to embark on. Poetry serves as a sphere where reflection meets imagination to portray how lived experiences can transform our everyday understanding of life itself. Through this work, I attend to the quiet spaces between the intimate dimensions of healing: grief, loss, spirituality, love, and growth.

The ocean is alive. It breathes and surges with each tide’s push and pull. Its benevolence can be seen world wide as it spans further than the eye can see. In Salt Water Reflections, we take a journey into the hidden secrets of these vast waters to uncover the pearls that lie within. This short collection will range from sensory exploration, reflections, understanding grief, and healing. We are beginning to unearth the raw glories washed ashore. Step into the water and submerge with the current, for it is time to set yourself free. Learn more here.