"Part I: The Song of the Nerium (A Poetic Cycle of Devotion and Decay)" by Kittiphot Petchnil is a contemporary poetic cycle that explores toxic devotion through botanical metaphors. It likens extreme passion to the beautiful but highly poisonous Oleander (Nerium), contrasting alluring external beauty with internal danger. Written by Kittiphot Petchnil. 2026.