“This photoshoot is called ‘Stepping Stones,’ and is dedicated to me and my beautiful friend Jasmine Lyck’s personal and creative growth.”

This short poem follows Ana, the narrator, as she shares the story of a man she once knew and his hasty goodbye. Her sadness is gossiped about throughout the universe until it reaches the trees of Earth through a breeze. There they tell her that her friend joined the stars and can now hear her. This poem was mostly inspired by B.K. on Hello Poetry’s “I’ll tell the stars about you”, and is dedicated to someone close to Ana who unfortunately died recently.

“Never the Only One” highlights two people who are struggling with their mental health and feel alone, but through connection and friendship, they build trust and courage to seek professional resources. This piece of prose goes to show we are never alone.