Leila this morning: When I become bigger, I want to be a builder.
Leila this evening: When I become bigger, I will be a doctor. I’ll do blood tests and IV’s.
Me: Ok. When you are older you can go to a doctor school then.
Rahul: I don’t want to be a nurse now.
Me: What do you want to be then Rahul?
Rahul: I want to be a dragon. I want to go to dragon school.
Me: Ok, then you can go to dragon school.
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Author Poetry and Art books: ‘Tears and Grape Seeds’ 2025, ‘one touch of the rope’, 2024 and ‘Unseen Veins’, 2023
Zambian of South Asian descent, living in Thailand.
I write poetry, perform, and I’m currently an MFA (painting) student. The themes of my art whether expressed through movement, poetry, painting or as interdisciplinary forms include identity, belonging, mental health and family life.
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Natasha Devalia 