In loving memory of the inclusivity and resilience of Maya Angelou
The Poetry
“Opposite Sex”
By NICOLE TRAN
salt drops drip
down swollen breast
bloated, un whole
in nature,
empty in
habit. fingers part
lips that do not feel
like mine. they belong
to you and to the
world. that is the very
least that you deserve
of the devotion you
wrap me in. I return
it. unwholesome, soiled.
i’m feeling inside, but
it is foreign, only you can
help navigate, but you
too are lost. to
surrender these dark
canals and caves to you,
or shed light upon them.
I am afraid that when
my eyes open, it won’t
be you.
only rigid parts now
fluid at the thought of
me
narcissist
ThePoets&ThePoetesses
“Opposite Sex”
by Nicole Tran
My name is Nicole Tran and I am a fourth-year English major here at UC Davis. I’m originally from Georgia so I’m a pretty southern girl, but I was raised in Southern California. I am an aspiring filmmaker and photographer, but I also enjoy creative writing and hope to someday combine all of my passions into one wild ride of a career. After graduating this year, I would love to take some time off to write and to focus on personal film and photo projects. When I’m not in class or doing schoolwork I love photography and I love finding new music. I also adore finding new places to eat!
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