My Published Poem ‘Tinnitus’

From Quiet Dream to Published Pages: My Poetry Journey

Holding SLAM! You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This by Nikita Gill, with my poem among its pages, was a surreal milestone. Writing has always been my way of connecting with the world, but seeing my work published made that connection even more profound.

Tinnitus, one of my most personal poems, reflects the emotional echoes we carry. Submitting it to the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award in 2019 felt like a leap, and its selection for publication was pure validation. Later, Nikita Gill included it in her anthology, a deeply affirming moment that underscored the power of words to connect experiences.

This journey has shaped me as both a poet and storyteller, reminding me that creativity, like the hum in Tinnitus, can be beautifully unrelenting.