Little One
Originally a romantic second person experiement, it turned into a creepy first/second piece instead. Make of it what you will.
Thoughts
A page-long poem briefly exploring thoughts, growing up, suffering, pain and love. Written for Benedict.
Elite Tears
This piece of writing concerns a girl trapped in the Shadow World, fighting her own inner demons and finding her own reasons to continue living. Written for Benedict.
Day After Day
A short, cute poem describing a first crush and how important it is to guard your own heart. Written for Daniel.
Rage
Written after I was told: "You'll never be good enough; you're a girl."
Haunting Dreams
Another look at the Shadow World, the love who was lost, and a growing fear. Originally written with a happy ending. (Again, for Benedict).
Seperation
A very short poem on the pain of seperation. Written for Bernadett.
Big Girls Don't Cry
A short story portraying a victim of bullying and betrayal, how she deals with her situation and comes out seemingly stronger than before. Written to help my mother understand why I feel abandoned by her. (She still doesn't get it.)
An Interesting Sunday
On how I met and talked with three people I'd never spoken to before, how they affected me and what conclusions I drew from those encounters.
College Essay: The Biographical Version
My past is pretty unique, I'd say (with a bunch of humility), so that was one of the places I started when it came to writing my College Essay. It's not my favorite, but...let's just publish it anyway.
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Shadow World (The Best of Ai)
PoetryI do not know your thoughts. I do not know your heart. I do not know your deepest desires, your hopes, or late night ponderings. Would you like to know mine? (Alternatively) A collection of Ai's best pieces of writing, short stories, random bursts...
