I feel as if I\u2019m in a constant state of motion \u2013 of perpetual action, an agonizing position of forced movement, of incessant deadlines and responsibilities, and streams of relationships and people.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of suspension between multiple realities and weighted identities, a duality I can never fully grasp, a fusion I can never truly embrace, an inner turmoil that breeds distaste.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressured to conform, coerced to adorn glitter and gloss, mannerisms of talk, sentiments that are lost. Must I reinvent myself and scar my face to win society\u2019s grace? Or am I just trying to erase what can\u2019t be replaced?\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I JUST WANT TO BE.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just want to exist.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surely, there is something more than this.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But nature is in endless flux.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world spins and churns in indifference.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the flora and fauna in enduring resistance, Mother Nature in defiance.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s these moments of tranquility and respite.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twilight drives with a friend. A resplendent sunset. A night-in, curled up watching a favorite movie. Purring of a cat. Warmth of a breath. Roaring of thunder. My reflection torn asunder.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps \u2013\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just am. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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