What is the weight of my hands;
Or the
circumference of my thoughts;
A price tag on the
hinterlands of my heart?
What value holds
What translates here,
What world tongue
Or currency can spare
A single soul, seeking to dare
To spring from
Purge Oratory
Elizabeth Yoon
Elizabeth Yoon is a rising sophomore and James B. Angell Scholar at the University of Michigan. She is a dual degree student, seeking a B.A. from LSA and a B.A. in Art & Design from the Stamps School of Art. When not writing poetry, debating politics, or reviewing books for the Michigan Daily, Elizabeth enjoys painting.
