My poem, “Splash”, relates to a theme of both harmony and fellowship, in that it shows the mix of elements that separates people from people…or people from nature. Through watching a rainstorm, I realized that while we, as people, are so close, we can still be so very isolated, so very encapsulated in our introspection that we soon forget to take a breath. “Splash” encourages the breaking of those barriers and pushes one to reach out a hand. The concept of “together” is not only significant in our modern society, but integral to its conception. It is little matter of your appearance, ethnicity, or likes or dislikes—once you get to know a person, they will always keep a little piece of your self, and vice versa. In addition, the idea of connecting to nature is also addressed within the work, not exactly about connecting spiritually to Mother Nature, but rather, conveying the message of preservation and appreciation. Increasingly, less and less of the general population deign to enjoy a flower’s scent, or a tree turning color, but these little things are precious and ephemeral, literally vanishing with the turn of a season. Furthermore, we must also realize the importance of preservation: we cannot restore what has been lost, but through thinking “together” in terms of environmental awareness, we can save much of the diversity and beauty which currently exists on our planet today. The same goes for the human span of diversity—a little effort to embrace such “togetherness” often goes much farther than one might think.