Confluence

We wander

Through the woods - across oceans

Because we love

The youth of our people - the generations to come

And we wander

To fool fate - to continue our story

Because we are loved.

Now we wander

Through forests of stone

Because we are lost

From the whispers of our people

Yet we wander

Alongside each other

Because we are home.

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Written in response to “Qekiyeksut (The Boy Who Will Wander)” by Russel Wallace.

about the poet

Christina is a second-generation Chinese immigrant settler who is privileged to be a student at Simon Fraser University studying health sciences. Aside from writing poetry, Christina also enjoys learning languages, going on long runs, and appreciating trees. Christina is passionate about equity and most deeply appreciates seeing love, kindness, and authenticity in the world.