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Big News
Big news: I’m moving: both IRL and online. As I step into a new chapter of full-time travel and writing, I’ll be sharing my thoughts, stories, and updates here. I hope to see you soon! xo, A. Song
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Wish Come True
You shot across the sky and upon you I wished, For you, Sowon, and your happiness. You look to be Three years small our bond matrilineal. Tender as you make your way Close to me, in a crawl. The soft tendrils of the carpet brush underneath us Criss-cross applesauce. The sun peers in from the…
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Myriad Martyr
A. Song About the Story: “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar In borrowed lives,acting to have a death that means morethan the anonymity my father knewat his end, than the sea of anonymitymy mother drowned in. I play my part before you,helpless by design, I’mbiting back desire.I gaze at you, doctor–you may see a patient,but this body’s…
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Do you believe in Fate?
Colloquy of Heart & Mind Without skipping a beat, my heart says, “Yes, I do. & what about you? Mind? Do you believe in fate too?” “Do you believe love waits, that it finds a a way?” “Yes, if it’s true” says the mind That of the divine, ‘ever thine, ever mine’ When two souls…
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Fibonocci’s Daughter
1.6180339887… Fibonocci’s Daughter One turn around the sun from seedling to sprout. Two more basking in his gold rays spilled into me, his warmth. Three petals opening, gleaming in his pride. Five more to follow, perfect, in line. I nuzzled into him, mirrored his burning. Eight more, luxurious rings unfurling in his life. Thirteen, but…
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Cheolchin’s Dream
We met for the first time in a taemong. Like a goddess fractaled by the sun’s reflection on water, you reached for me into the riverbank, I shone through the shadowed water below. In your eyes, I glimmered with perfection, a reflection of you, filling your hands with promise and potential of the perfect ddal. Then, with…
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The World at Still
Can you guess the movie that inspired this? This Man, and IMy eyes, and the bags beneath themStare at his silhouetteDown the hall and into the kitchenLit with early morning light.The air, silent, besides the padding ofMy bare feet, down antique floors.Until he greets me, “Coffee?”His hand cradles a warm mug,But before I can accept,I…
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November
I fear I’ve lost someone so near In my heart, the space she’s earned I can’t— I won’t put to words Just to leave them here But I’ll speak to her, my tone sincere You’re perfect. (You were perfect)
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Too Long, To Long
Longing looks like watered eyes, above a wavering smile. Longing feels like the heart being pulled every which way, Without eyes to see. It sounds like the remnant tones of a lover’s voice Only heard in memory. Longing even sounds like a shout into the void. I know longing looks like the depth of uncharted waters, But…
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I Believe in Perfection
People say that perfection doesn’t exist,But I believe it does.Perfection simply looks different for everyone. To obtain “My Perfect” there are some things I do:I lead my life with love,Try my best,& speak the truth. I act as listener, more than I do speaker,I let everyone be my teacher.The student within me questions everything,Bringing clarity…
Avril Song
Lover. Dreamer. Creator
Avril Song 