A poem exploring spirits. Originally published in Briarpatch Magazine, March 2021.

What is it?

ALPSP – Seed #3 – FIND MUTYA A sound collage of vocals and loops to convey the essence of forgiving my past in order to keep moving forward. Note: Trigger warning, there are sound samples of a gunshot, a guns trigger being pulled back, glass shattering and breaking, heavy metal slamming.

creative cookie-bunny buddies natty abdou & hitoko okada finally had a chance (thanks to this residency) to reflect more deeply on their collaborative relationship, journey & praxis

A spontaneous expression of a song my grandmother could have taught me… To hear it, you had to be there.

I felt compelled to be in the forest, my grand mother and great grand mother on my mother’s side speaking to me. So much sorrow in my heart from many recent losses. Then, a new beginning…

Morning thoughts and poetry The words came in one wave I now wonder how many other waves will follow to shape it Using voice? paintings? video? What will grow from this seed?

Time for confession

How did no one tell me we are made of mountains? What a secret to keep.

Zainab’s first response to Larissa.

a reminder: a divine ally, an oracle, arrives to support, in protecting my joy we were never meant to do it on our own

sensing into the birth right of roots systems & their entanglement as a source of wisdom – natty abdou shared a seed & zainab amadahy got curious – how are entanglements & healing connected? it has sparked an on-going dialogue that is still unfolding & rich in its questions, paradox & openness

AI image of Desi Futures

Whether it’s a missing Indigenous woman, a 2-Spirit, a trans person, a Palestinian baby buried alive, or a loved one, this song is to help you grieve and heal.

“To hear it, you had to be there,” quote from Lydie’s Seed.

After Nanay’s Flesh An excerpt of a zine of Felt Pen Art and Words honouring Matriarchs, my Nanay (mother) for the love, life, courage and sacrifices she was able to provide for me and my siblings to have a better chance at life. Full zine will be officially released August 7th, 2025, her Birthday.

The 3 small bata drums (Omele Bata) with 3 different seeds embedded in them i.e 3 different tones: one has “do” tone, the 2nd drum has “re” tone while the 3rd drum has “mi” tone. This 3 drums were played in unism by the drummer to produce a beautiful sound / tones: Lesson: live in peace & unity with

Arrivalling my Dida, my maternal grandmother.