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Sour Grapes
Salted watermelon danced across desperate tongues,Above mud-caked Chucks and panting lungs.Plastic chairs painted patterns across the backs of too-thick thighs.Lingering sensation of limbs too close,As toes curled in the sand, eyes observing the coast. Fingers fit around bottlenecks, naturally so,And beer caps littered the beach, unwilling to go.Lips tasted like salt water–A tear? A… Continue reading
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About Me
Hi, I’m Mikayah Parsons (she/her/hers). When my nose isn’t buried in books, you’ll often find me writing poetry that documents how my various identities intersect on a larger national and global scale. In addition, I’m a student at Amherst College occupying roles in Dining Services, the Wellness Team, the Diversity Outreach Intern Team, and the History Department as a Student Office Assistant. I have a podcast called “Feeling FLI” that aims to bridge the gap between low-income students and elite colleges. Please feel free to reach out with any comments, questions, or suggestions! :)