Mariyam shares how words can hold worlds — showing how poetry is not just expression but a way of life. Through stories and verses, she reflects on how writing becomes a vessel for empathy, healing, and connection.Mariyam Saigal is a spoken word poet who weaves psychology, literature, and lived experience into her performances. With her unique voice, she brings everyday emotions into the spotlight, creating spaces where silence transforms into art.Poet Mariyam Saigal explores how writing becomes more than art — a way of living, connecting, and transforming experience into empathy. Mariyam, a Spoken Word Poet and Busking Enthusiast, is pursuing a career in social science by testing theories and collecting human behaviour through poetry. As a full-time poet and researcher, her passion lies in psychology, literature, journalism, and law. Using her quill and a typewriter, she composes personalised poems for individuals based on their personal narratives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx