Creative Work Description
This evocative haiku, inspired by Tishani Doshi’s poem, Girls Are Coming Out of the Woods, beautifully captures the essence of resilience and emergence. It portrays women as powerful forces, symbolized by roaring fires and vibrant sunsets, evoking warmth and intensity. The detail of "pink painted toes" adds a playful yet bold touch, blending femininity with strength. This concise piece invites readers to reflect on the dynamic spirit of women stepping into their own, embodying both elegance and fierce determination.
Recommended Citation
Canady, Jillian
(2025)
"Girls Are Coming Out of the Woods (title taken from Tishani Doshi),"
Persimmon Creek: Vol. 1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/persimmoncreek/vol1/iss1/6
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