amelioration

amelioration is an act of betterment. It is a space for improvement, for growth. amelioration is situated in the low places of life, representing an honest depiction of mental illness and chronic pain, and works to show how healing and progress take place over time.

By utilizing the dichotomy of city life and nature, this chapbook reveals changes in states of being. It tracks the seasons and shows that progress isn’t linear, that medications and therapy don’t always work, and that healing takes time.

amelioration shows the best and worst sides of living with physical and mental illness, highlighting the hope and desperation one feels when things change for the better.

Poetry chapbook, 28 pages, illustrated by Pouty Face Art & Design Studio, from Bottlecap Features in September 2023.

solacement: of finding joy in misery

solacement: of finding joy in misery is a dichotomous work, moving back and forth between elation and despair to portray love, illness, and embodiment.

solacement is a piece that focuses on the positives and negatives of life, situating one perspective next to the other. It also utilizes nature and the seasons to clarify various mental states and moods.

solacement: of finding joy in misery reveals that while things aren’t perfect, peace can still be found when navigating life’s ups and downs.

Poetry chapbook, 28 pages, illustrated by Pouty Face Art & Design Studio, from Bottlecap Features in April 2024.