Happiness is a thief of Wisdom.
I’d rather be Wise than the happiest day of my life like
Uncle Iroh burning his identity to clumps of ash and black smoke
while lighting the path towards his free home.
Nathalie E. Amazan (she/her) is a Haitian American poet from Long Island, NY. Her writing strives to create more peaceful ways of being. You can find her writings @natamazan on all social platforms.