Honor & Heirloom - Sarah St. Preuve

they tell me to

stand tall

smile like the family depends on it

paske li fè sa*

learning

again, and again

every move

every word

so no one else has to stumble

carry their hopes

a suitcase too heavy

even if your back snaps

like a loose wire

and sometimes i wonder

if i’ll ever get to unpack it

* “because it does.” à Haitian Creole translation

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Sara St. Preuve is a senior at the university, majoring in English and minoring in Korean Studies. She plans to pursue her master’s degree in Publishing at Pace University, with a concentration in Digital Publishing, in the coming fall. A curious and multifaceted writer, her work reflects an ongoing journey of growing up in a world that is loud, fast, and endlessly complex. Drawn to many passions, her curiosity often spills beyond boundaries, shaping both her voice and perspective. Living with OCD, she understands that growth is rarely linear, and her writing embraces both the challenges and the resilience that come with that reality. With a balance of tenderness and tenacity, she continues to learn, adapt, and move forward—one imperfect step at a time.