Spoken word
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"The Last Thing I Said"
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"A Penny for Your Thoughts"
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Written in honor of my late principal, Dr. Mindorff, I presented my poem, "The Last Thing I Said" at his Celebration of Life as a high school senior in October, 2023. It details his beautiful life and the profound impact he had on friends, family, colleagues and myself.
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Honoring the life of my grandmother, this was one of the first poems I ever wrote. At age fourteen, I performed it at my grandma's funeral to commemorate the loss we were all feeling, and note all the amazing ways she touched our hearts. I miss you everyday, Gigi.
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The battalion
Lillian is also a freelance writer for the Life & Arts Column of The Battalion: the student-run newspaper at Texas A&M, College Station. Covering diverse student groups and events, through her writing she aims to highlight the distinct opportunities found throughout the BCS area.
My full page can be found at: https://thebatt.com/staff_name/lillian-haynes/
My full page can be found at: https://thebatt.com/staff_name/lillian-haynes/
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My full page can be found at:
https://thebatt.com/staff_name/lillian-haynes/ |
college of Arts & Sciences
news stories
Lillian currently works on the Marketing and Communications Team within the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station. She is a student writer, producing not only written works but also dabbling in photography, content creation and editing.
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Leading With Purpose: Texas A&M Senior Shines at Commencement
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In Memory Of A Mentor: Honoring Dr. Raytcho Dimitrov Lazarov
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PHotography & videography
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My photos from this campaign above were used in the following article:
Clearing a Path to Possibility https://artsci.tamu.edu/news/2025/06/clearing-a-path-to-possibility.html |
Poetry
Beyond her personal works, Lillian is also a member of the Eckleburg Project: a literary review journal at Texas A&M, devoted to inspiring creative writers and amplify their voices. A sample of her personal poetry is shown below.
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home
we often get caught up in the materialistic, unrealistic image of home: let ourselves believe it is throw pillows and perfect wallpaper, convince ourselves it’s the newest blender and clean house that we desire. i urge You to realize, it’s ok if You’re a little bit messy, if the bed isn’t made or the frame is a bit lopsided, because, it’s never the furniture, or the family photos, that make a house a home, it’s You. it’s always been You. ~fragment from "dear Kiara"
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for two weeks in September
your heart became whole for two weeks your heart held fast to passing moments, loved in between the trees, the wind, our breath. so now i will hold onto the moments you can’t anymore, will recall birthday parties and garden days and memories in the sun, will hold fast like i once held fast to you carry them like i once carried you in my arms when you were a kid remember everything like i once re-remembered everything you were during those two weeks in September, ~fragment from "In Your Footsteps"
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open air
please think of me, as a chest too small for heart, as an ear too thin for sound, as a foot too thin for plop, think of my smile as dim full rays, and me waking up in the morning. think of me in desperation and longing and despair. think of me in open-air and when you cannot breathe, when you pause and watch me smile from down the street, think of me sometimes, think of my often, just so long as you do. fragment from "What Does It Mean to Love?"
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spoken media
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I was given the immense honor of being the guest speaker for the podcast Warm Hugs With Suzanne. My segment, "Bravery Matters", highlights the work done through Project dear Kiara, as I focus on the topics of grief, bravery and the importance of speaking up.
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As a workshop presenter and delegate for the 2025 Southwestern Conference on Latin American Affairs (SCOLA), I spoke on the importance of Growing Together and never letting your circumstances define you.
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reports & prose
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writing in Spanish
Bilingual since elementary school, Lillian enjoys writing reports, analytical pieces and personal prose in her second-language. A sample of her pieces is found below.
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Project dear kiara
After one of Lillian's dear friends, Kiara, took her life at age 15, Lillian worked alongside Kiara's parents to detail her life in a biographical poetry collection titled, "dear Kiara". It not only aims to raise awareness about suicide and mental health support, but also preserve Kiara's memory. A blurb describing the book, "dear Kiara" can be found below, alongside a link to purchase it. Click here to learn more about Project dear Kiara.
"dear Kiara" - A Biographical Poetry Collection
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dear Kiara is a biographical poetry collection detailing the life of Kiara Echaniz, who at age 15 died by suicide after a long battle with anxiety and depression.
Anne and Paul, Kiara's parents, tell their daughter's story through a touching biography, supplemented by Kiara's drawings and photographs throughout her life. The book also includes a poetry collection authored by Kiara's friend, Lillian Haynes, alongside touching testimonials from Kiara's friends and family. The final section of the book details the perspectives of multiple doctors, guidance counselors, and trained professionals on the importance of suicide prevention and mental health support. All proceeds from you purchasing the book go towards The Jed Foundation and Alliance for Hope. More details on how these non profits support those struggling with suicide can be found here. |
Picture of Kiara Elise Echaniz
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"No vale el tiempo, pero valen las memorias,
no se cuentan los segundos, se cuenten historias"
Calle 13
no se cuentan los segundos, se cuenten historias"
Calle 13