Author Kira Johnson, a former system kid who has triumphed over adversity, is now a dedicated student of oceanography and linguistics at East Los Angeles College. Her journey has taken her from a challenging upbringing to a life fueled by curiosity and exploration. Traveling across the country in her van, Kira finds inspiration in new places and languages, and above all, in the art of poetry.
Writing has been her refuge since childhood, but this collection holds poems she began at seventeen and continued to refine over seven years. Her words capture a young woman’s evolution through the peaks and valleys of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Now ready to share her work with the world, Kira offers these poems as an invitation to others who seek understanding and connection along their own journeys.