Writing Life
A good friend of mine...that I haven't known for long...made an observation about me (us). Because we have similar traits and values, he was summarizing what his perception was about our motivations and seeking out a partner. Yes, we both want a partnership, an intimacy, that spurs us to slow down. We both keep ourselves … Continue reading Perceived Persona
There is an undeniable Shift. Even among my peers, I have always been called out for being differentAnd I've tried to suppress or deny thisTo blend in I'm stepping into the open airReady to begin the journey of discovering who I really amAs I've disguised myself so well I'm beginning to think that I was … Continue reading A Coming of Age
From an early age I gravitated towards structureI thrived within the rulesLearned to meet expectationsMade friends with authorityEven shared and taught to stay within the "artistic" lines I never fancied myself a visual artist because I was unable to replicate what I sawJudged myself when I didn't see perfection in the mirrorWas self conscious because … Continue reading Flowing to Free
by Rine Aylar 