Haibun for Cantonese, “The Bird Language”

Naomi Ling is a student-poet whose pieces often weave girlhood, heritage, and growing pains between each line. A 2023 YoungArts Finalist in Poetry and a National Student Poet Semifinalist, she has been recognized by Rattle, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and Best of the Net, among others. When Ling isn’t writing, you can find her taking nature walks, grooving to Studio Ghibli, or searching for the best boba in the area