My work “Right. Rite. Write.” explores the intricacies of homophones—words that sound alike yet carry divergent meanings. Through the auditory ambiguity of “right,” “rite,” and “write,” the poem reveals layers of interpretation, challenging readers to discern meaning from context. 

While playful in its manipulation of language, the dissonance serves a purpose beyond cleverness. It pushes audiences to question, seek understanding, and engage more deeply. This is not merely a linguistic game, but an act of commentary on our world and the words used to define it.

Inspired by the phrase “human write, human rights,” the work delves into debates around individual rights and who holds authority to define them. How are rights inscribed and by whom? The poem performs these questions, urging introspection.

Its physical form also explores power dynamics. Written left-handed, the text visually represents resistance to norms. Positioned on the left-mirrored page, it navigates away from the right, re-examining notions of correctness. 

Through this journey of language and meaning, I invite readers to reflect, find their way through the words shaping our understanding of rights, rituals, and writing itself. It calls us to engage critically with language’s power to transform perceptions of right and wrong.