Meet me at the orange shop

I have always wanted to write a book of my own—whether it be fiction, an autobiography, or a collection of my poems. That dream stayed with me, and in the hopes of publishing my book one day, I never stopped writing—especially poems. Poetry has always been a way for me to pour everything I’m feeling onto paper. It’s how I make sense of the world and sometimes, how I escape it for a little while. If you’ve picked up this book hoping to find a poem you can relate to, I hope you don’t put it down disappointed. These pages carry my heart, my silence, my memories—and perhaps, a fragment of yours too.