Author: Wiyot Cooks

This poem, titled “A Daily Decay,” captures the cyclical feeling of seasonal depression.

This poem details the “fine print” of a parental relationship that I never got to read until it was too late.

“Chipped” is a poem that explores self-image and the masks we wear for the world. Through its central metaphor, this poem unravels the fragility of self-confidence and the weight of inner criticism.