broken plum blossoms
drifting in the wind
mother threw herself into the well little sisters ringing the bell
father led the black march
through the gilded arch
koi in the pond below
trees blanketed in melting snow
little boy who bore a crooked grin little broken plum blossom in the wind wrapped in his flags,
little soldier boy coming home again
Shel Zhou is a 17-year-old from the Midwest with a passion for healthcare, public health, and universal healthcare. As an advocate for gender-affirming healthcare and reducing healthcare disparities, Shel aims to make a difference in these fields. Their writing has appeared in Harmony Literary Magazine, Cloudgazer Magazine, Buttermochi Journal, and Young Writers Journal. Shel also serves as an editor for the Young Global Scientists Journal and is the founder of Inkbloom Literary Review and The Hummingbird Campaign.
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