PinnedPublished inThe Messy UploadI didn’t recognize my own face. It was just iron deficiency.11 years untreated. A family history of iron pill intolerance. A 6-hour infusion that brought the warmth back to my body.2d ago12d ago1
PinnedPublished inAlsalam Walfanui am only pretendingThis poem was written by me in 2021 — a year before I was diagnosed with autism.Jan 251Jan 251
PinnedPublished inAlsalam WalfanuMarch Took Them AllA poem by Olive Nixie on love, loss, and the month that claimed everything. Dec 12, 20241Dec 12, 20241
Published inThe Messy UploadWhat I’m Embracing — and Leaving Behind — in 2025: Ins and OutsThe mindset shifts, habits, and boundaries I’m taking into 2025 — and what I’m letting go of.Jan 2Jan 2
Published inThemwearWhat’s In and Out for Fashion in 2025 — The Themwear EditHere’s what’s trending — and what’s retired — in style this year.Jan 11Jan 11
Published inAlsalam WalfanuElfriedeA poem about the woman who changed everything — with stitches and strokes.Jan 25Jan 25
My mom reads and comments on all my works on here as “notes for when she’s gone” 🥺 She’s my number…Dec 14, 2024Dec 14, 2024
Published inAlsalam WalfanuLove Letter to Old TownA tribute to the place I call home. This rhyming couplet poem reflects on the timeless charm of Old Town Pasadena, California.Jan 251Jan 251
Published inThe Marginalia SocietyThe Woman Who Did by Grant Allen — a feminist lit artifact from the Victorian era (130 years ago)A provocative yet deeply flawed exploration of feminism in the Victorian era.Nov 24, 20241Nov 24, 20241
