Category Archives: Trauma

Parable of the Four Women and the Emperor

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once were four women who decided to undertake the long journey to see the Emperor. They knew it was going to be a long and arduous task. Before they left, they consulted their council of elders for advice. “Stay … Continue reading →

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The return

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

I am insatiable for youyou are insatiable for methe return © Meisaan Chan

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When God becomes a protective koala bear

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Come closer, God whispersI am already in your pouch, Mama Koala, I say, snug and warmHow can I come any closer?And then she shows me how © Meisaan Chan

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Step by step through the wilderness

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Step by step through the wildernessone sun, one moon, one sun againone breath, one small clearingone small thought of hope © Meisaan Chan

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From Meisaan – Film Festival: “A Declaration of Belonging”

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I recently participated in a collective film project where our goal was to investigate what social justice looks like in the body. I had been invited to be the spoken word artist. I named my poem, “A Declaration of Belonging,” … Continue reading →

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