Preface.
Year 20 Something is not just a collection of poems—it is a witness, a chronicle, and a cry. These verses were born out of the turbulence, the hope, and the fractures of a time that refuses to be forgotten. The "20 Something" is a mirror held up to an era defined by upheaval, where the battle between justice and oppression raged silently and loudly across nations, streets, and hearts.
Within these pages, you will find voices that refuse to be silenced—the anguished and the resilient, the dreamers and the disillusioned. These poems explore the raw edges of political strife, the intimate wounds of families torn apart, and the relentless spirit of those who refuse to yield. They ask difficult questions about power, identity, and the cost of complacency.
This collection is not merely about reflection; it is a call to awaken. It reminds us that history is not a distant story but a living pulse, beating through our actions, our memories, and our choices. As you read these words, may you find yourself not only a witness but a participant in the ongoing quest for dignity, justice, and truth.
This is Year 20 Something—an era marked by challenge, but also by the seeds of change.
King Jey