Change is inevitable, but how do we cope with it? How do we find meaning and purpose in the midst of uncertainty and chaos? How do we express our identity and belonging in a world that is constantly evolving? These are some of the questions that Nguyen Si Kha, a Vietnamese poet and musician, explores in his latest poetry collection, Change Rises.
Change Rises About the Author
Nguyen Si Kha is a rising star in the literary and music scene, with a unique voice and style that blends folk and contemporary elements. Born in Vietnam, he moved to the United States at a young age, where he faced the challenges and opportunities of being a diaspora. His experiences of living in two cultures, as well as his travels around the world, have shaped his worldview and inspired his creative work.
Change Rises Nguyen Si Kha
Also a talented musician, who has released several albums, including Fragments • 2022, which features the song “Change Rises”. His music is a fusion of acoustic and electronic sounds, with lyrics that are often poetic and profound. He has performed at various venues and festivals, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and emotive expression.
Change Rises About the Book
Change Rises is a poetry collection that was published in 2022 by Fragments Press. The book consists of 40 poems that are divided into four sections: Change, Rise, Fall, and Rise Again. The poems explore various themes of change, identity, and belonging through the lens of the Vietnamese diaspora experience.
The poems are often fragmented and indirect, reflecting the fragmented nature of the diaspora experience. They use imagery, metaphors, and symbols to convey complex emotions and ideas. They also experiment with form and structure, using different styles and techniques to create variety and impact.
The poems are not only personal but also universal, as they touch on issues that are relevant to anyone who has experienced change or transition in their lives. They offer insights and perspectives that challenge and inspire readers to reflect on their own journeys of transformation.
Highlights from the Book
Here are some excerpts from the book that showcase Kha’s poetic talent and vision:
- From Change Rises
- Change rises like the morning sun
- It paints the sky with colors, one by one
- In every ending, there’s a new start
- Let change heal your wounded heart
This poem is the title track of the book and the song from Fragments • 20221. It expresses a sense of optimism and resilience in the face of change. It encourages readers to embrace change as an opportunity for growth and renewal.
- From “Fragments”:
- I am made of fragments
- Pieces of places I’ve been
- Bits of people I’ve met
- Shards of memories I’ve kept
- I am made of fragments
- But I am not broken
- I am whole
This poem explores the theme of identity and belonging in a diaspora context. It acknowledges the complexity and diversity of one’s selfhood, but also affirms one’s wholeness and integrity.
- From “Fallen Leaves”:
- Fallen leaves on the ground
- Remind me of you
- How you drifted away from me
- Without a sound
- Fallen leaves on the ground
- Tell me to let go
- How you’re gone forever now
- And I’m alone
Conclusion
Change Rises is a poetry collection that offers a poetic journey of transformation by Nguyen Si Kha. It is a book that speaks to anyone who has experienced change or transition in their lives, whether it is personal or social, positive or negative, voluntary or involuntary. It is a book that celebrates change as a source of inspiration and growth, rather than fear and despair. It is a book that invites readers to join Kha in his quest for meaning and purpose in a changing world.
