I was born in El Salvador. I lived there until I was 7 years old. My family and I then migrated to Australia in 1995. I have been in Australia for more than half of my life. I speak fluent Spanish and fluent English. I love grammar, the violin, arts, writing and languages. I am currently studying Creative Writing at University.
Vasqal is a member of All Text T's, Black and White Photography, Compassion, Courage & Friendship, MASTERS OF THE SCENIC and Nerds Unite.
On the twelfth of January, on his thirteenth birthday, Jason Hartnett wished his younger brother Rhys would disappear. He didn’t say it aloud or even mouth the words; he didn’t want to jeopardise …
When I left El Salvador at the age of eight, I wore a jacket my mother had bought especially for the journey. It was a faded denim jacket and it fit me beautifully; I felt mature.
If ever you find me on an autumn day / hidden under amber foliage, / lying beside brushwood, / know I am at peace.