My Island
A poem by Seranicia Amirez You think you know but you have no idea You think we are small but we are large in family…
You Think You Know Saipan
A poem by Zeno Deleon Guerrero Jr. You think you know but you have no idea what Saipan is. You landlocked leviathans see Saipan as…
You Think You Know but You Have No Idea
A poem by Guinevere Borja You think you know, but you have no idea that shores which were once a vibrant mix of beige and…
Local Bananas with my Hero
A poem by Eloise Lopez When I was 3 my dad would come home on his breaks He would bring me to the playground push…
Miscalculation—Island style
A poem by Jane Mack You’re at a news conference, listening to an employer. “I hate the way he shrugs his shoulders when he talks…
Reflections
This past week I’ve been in Palau attending the Pacific Education Conference where I presented on “Activating Youth Voices for the International Stage” alongside my…
Daddy’s Love
Story by Keesha Manahan Dad took me on his big white boat The boat was his “baby” I always laughed when he tells me that…
Jesse’s Story
Story by Jesse Ramarui An important part of coming to Palau for me was practicing my traditional ways such as fishing and attending those traditional…
Before the Me today
Story by Marinca Faimau You think you know but you have no idea That in this world, there’s someone in need of help. You see…
Vexed
Story by Kawai Jackson All of what you know is the tip of the iceberg literally and metaphorically You The one who is sharply dressed…