Cactus

By Ann Abhilash

Cactus.

Succulent plant

 strong in isolation

Seen as an unlovable thing.

Beauty.

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Biography

Hello, my name is Ann Abhilash, and I’m a sophomore. I’m an avid reader, cat lover, and dancer, with an unhealthy obsession for medicine.

What message do you hope to convey through your piece?

I hope to convey a message of perseverance, inner beauty, and strength to my readers. Similar to a cactus, I wish to resonate the beauty of trying in difficult times.

What artists and/or writers inspired or influenced your work?

A writer who I believe influences my writing is Raegan Fordemwalt.