DNA is a poetry collection exploring what shapes our identity. In a world where differences are oppressed, it is important to evaluate what makes us unique & embrace the infinite decisions we make on a daily basis, ultimately shaping who we are as individuals. The collection begins with tragedy, the catalyst that causes the work to explore the importance of self-preservation. Weaving through the inevitable facets of life, DNA works to find a balance to ride the chaos of the world. Broken into three sections, DNA shapes the self through desire, credence, & circumstance.