Daughters

<p>Their swimming postures are unique</p><p>Some foam at the mouth some angle their feet to the sky</p><p>But they don't die</p><p>In the dauntlessly crashing waves</p><p>-from Daughter W</p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Ling Yü's lyrical and rhythmic poetry invites readers into meditations on feminine roles family values and the delicate balance between individuals and society. Her tender yet powerful verses reflect a deep connection to humanity bridging cultural divides and resonating with readers of all ages.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Winner of the 2025 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature</strong></p><p></p><p>Ling Yü's language is economical and concise yet surprising and reverberating with complex meaning... Through her works readers encounter a prism of rich elegantly employed references that span themes of meditation travel feminism capitalism the environment mythology and more. - Cosima Bruno SOAS London</p><p></p><p></p>