Julie Ann Tabigne
Julie Ann Tabigne is a mother, a team leader, and one of the volunteers of Migrant Writers of Singapore, and she loves hosting. Her poem titled "Love Yourself" is included in the Sixth Edition of The Tiger Moth Eco Review, and "Car" was published in an anthology book, Warm Tea on Rainy Day. Her poem "Break Free" was one of the winners during the "Words Heal the Mind," a poetry competition organized by Migrant Writers of Singapore and supported by the Singapore Red Cross in celebration of Mental Health 2021. She also performed on several stages, including in the Asian Civilization auditorium during Singapore's Writers Festival and the Red Dot August at Esplanade Concourse in celebration of National Day in Singapore.
The sounds of the waves. Is just like music to my ears. Inviting me to set my foot in. To my surprise, I was captivated. By the current of calmness.
The ocean undresses my insecurities. Slowly dissolves the anger in my heart. And the lump of guilt stuck in my veins. I close my eyes and open my arms wide. To indulge these newborn feelings.
I know I am on the verge of being idiosyncratic. So before it gobbles me up. Munches me into pieces. Digests me into the hole of my own illusion. I will set myself free. Because I know no one will except me.
Then comes the realization. That accepting who you are. Is the road of unending happiness. It doesn't necessarily need praise or recognition.