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In Fall 2023, I created a poetic form I call Matryoshka Poetry—inspired by Russian nesting dolls. Each poem holds at least two stories: an outer narrative and a hidden inner truth. The inner story can stand alone, but it deepens the outer one, which can’t be fully understood without it. This form invites readers to read between the lines.
An existential look at why humans are biologically wired for stories—and how storytelling shapes our experience of time, memory, and identity. Stories aren’t just entertainment; they are how we survive the flickering instability of consciousness itself, weaving meaning into the chaos of existence. Discover why storytelling is not a luxury, but a deep and necessary part of being human.
