a contrapuntal poem dedicated to my family
| in china, | a farmer sows | |
| a mountain filled with | ambitious wishes of | |
| jade rings and lush, | velvet beds sailing | |
| blessings | to new york. | |
| american | hands catch | |
| dreams of | wind-billowed | |
| suburban rooftops becoming | tulips within | |
| a sea of aligned stars— | a hopeful harvest. | |
from 2024 RYPA
Vivian Huang (age 15)
Why do you like to write poetry?
“I like to write poetry because it allows me to break the conventional methods of storytelling while still staying authentic to the messages I want to convey. The creative freedom I have while exploring with structure, punctuation, and imagery allows me to push beyond what is conventionally perceived and challenges me to add a new perspective to recurring themes in modern society.”