The piece I wrote is very short, it's in the form of a diary entry commenting on the lack of freedom of speech in my country, Bahrain and how although I'd like to work in politics after I graduate next semester, I don't think I can.
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I wrote this poem after having a good cry about missing my friends and my pre-quarantined life. It has been extra hard on my mental health, but writing out my woes always gives me some solace and comfort.
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“This poem means a lot to me because it was written at a time I felt my most vulnerable. I believe this piece will help other people who’ve gone through a similar situation feel less alone. Although it was painful to write, as it is painful to read, I do hope others can find a sense of relief and peace, that they might not have found during their time of grievance.”
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Inspired by Vietnamese-American poet and essayist Ocean Vuong, specifically, his piece Notebook Fragments featured in his poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds.
“Should I become a doctor? No. I don’t want to go to medical school. Maybe I could be a scientist? I hate chemistry. A writer? I don’t think my family would want that. Possibly an accountant? Definitely not.”
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