Yellowness

My Popo is like a bruised banana

Brown speckles from aging

And prolonged sun exposure

My mother’s skin is painted gold

She’s shimmering in the rice plantation

As the sun roasts her back

I have a daffodil colored complexion

It’s a privilege in this country

And I bathe in the sun

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About Wyman Huang

Born and raised in Lower Manhattan, Wyman Huang is currently studying geography at Colgate University (‘22). In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the city and hanging out in local cafes. Her poem, “Yellowness,” has previously been featured in the Asian Outlook, a magazine from Binghamton University.