How do you accelerate that which wishes to stand still?

Millicent Sykes explores the complex nature of humiliation and self-perception. The piece reflects on a tension between introspection and external awareness, revealing a disorienting experience that heightens emotions such as fear and longing, culminating in a desire for understanding and resolution amidst the turmoil of self-awareness.

Social Dynamics

Millicent Sykes reflects on the complexities of emotions experienced in Balboa Park, San Diego. The poem explores the contrasts of anger, frustration, care, affection, boredom, and indifference, emphasizing the struggle to find cohesion amid these clashing feelings. It captures the essence of human experience and connection through poetic expression.

Compliments: An Activation of Push and Pull

Millicent Sykes explores the complexities of first interactions, portraying a mix of anticipation and doubt. She expresses enjoyment and fear in the uncertainties of these moments, craving the sensations that accompany them, highlighting the emotional turmoil and intrinsic conflict tied to human connection and the experiences that arise from it.

Depth Perception

Millicent Sykes explores the complexities of perception and understanding reality. She questions whether what we observe reflects true events, pondering the balance between knowledge, wisdom, and personal interpretation. The essence of human connection is examined through the lens of energy and the potential misalignment of deeper understandings between individuals.