Sonia Tao
BETWEEN
I move between
the shadows on the morning ttc
and the sweet October breeze
Amidst caramel sunsets and withered leaves,
between tears
and swallowing hope anew
I navigate through it all
I move between
the white office partition
and the minutes on my computer screen
Amidst late nights and bitter coffee,
between fatigue
and busying myself with various things
I adjust to a new reality
About Sonia Tao
Sonia Tao (she/her) is a writer with a Honours BA in Media Studies from the University of Toronto. Currently a freelance writer in Toronto, she writes articles, reviews, and occasional poetry. When she’s not writing, she plays the flute and watches Studio Ghibli films (her favourite is Kiki’s Delivery Service!)
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Between is about some of my in-betweens in the post-pandemic world. From appreciating nature to returning to office, the poem explores what it means to be liminal. To be between suggests being caught in the middle of something. Whether it be spaces, time, or emotions, we occupy liminality in our everyday lives. Transitions allow us to pivot, opening up the possibility for learning and growth. If we can see transitions as transformative, they can become just as important as the transformations themselves.
I move between
the plush cinema seats
and bubble tea shops in STC
Amidst sugar rushes and commutes,
between woes
and picking up my lows
I learn to grow
I move between
the person I thought I am
and the person I strived to be
Amidst wild anxiety and calmness,
between heartaches
and burgeoning dreams
I move in between