Nostalgia Itches like a Bug Bite

Nostalgia Itches like a Bug Bite represents the insects we've grown up around, either exploring or avoiding. This collection captures many feelings, and the motif of bugs is present in each of the poems. Every stanza in part one corresponds to a distinctive free verse piece in part two, and each matching pair is about a particular insect. Upon looking closely at bugs to find meaning, the deeper relatable themes of nostalgia, identity, and empathy may be found.