Cradle meSuffocating green godSeep into my fleshAnd interlock my fingers with your vinesDrape over my headThe blanket you designedWeave your threads through my lashesHold, Breath. Pass, Time. Strangle meHomogeneous forest creeperFrom crown to toeMix my blood with your pulpTake my veinsAnd wring them outDrain my bodyDrink the juiceInfest…

Recently, there has been an influx of acronyms used to group different demographics of people under one umbrella term. The Asian American community has especially experienced this, ranging from AAPI to APIDA and more. While these terms are created under the pretense of inclusion, there is still work to be done in digging beyond language to understand its meaning and intention.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, according to a study conducted by the American Cancer Society. Compared to other ethnic groups, cigarette smoking is at the lowest rate for AAPIs, yet over 75 percent of lung cancer deaths can be…