Yidu Sun
COLORED SUNS
Ink swells from nature’s springs,
Forewarn man’s contemplation brings.
Inspiration swallows le toit du monde,
Sowed a seed to become mountain strokes.
Beyond the clouds on our heads we stand,
While our faces lay deeply plastered in our lands.
Where earth meets sky and mist sees ocean,
Voice the embers of wisdom and compassion.
When words carve into these colored sands,
The grains of stories flow through my hands.
Pour them down the peaks of my enlightened mind,
And write the ridges of sand mandalas weighing our times.
Yidu is a writer and musician and has been writing poetry and making music since the age of 7. Th ey have worked with several genres and mediums including but not limited to poetry, fi ction, classical music, choral music, soundtracks, and photography. Yidu’s poetry is deeply ingrained in the human experience and is informed by their passions in music, psychology, philosophy, mythology, and history. Yidu strongly believes that storytelling is integral to our lives and is dedicated to making sure unheard stories are being told. They have a strong desire to learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Yidu is always willing to meet and talk with others as that is the best way to build understanding unity, and community. They are currently working in the film and music industry where their goal is to elevate and amplify minority voices. Yidu holds a B.A. in Psychology
and Economics from the University of Southern California and a J.D. from Southwestern Law School with a concentration in Entertainment and Media Law.
Follow Yidu on IG: @kingyods.