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I relish the feeling of crisp new pages, the scent of ink in the air. Books that speak of enchanted places. A handsome prince, a maiden fair. Others hold on to answers unspoken, for all my questions unsaid. Volumes of secrets locked deep within, not known till opened and read. Here

The dream lost, unraveled, unwritten, to aether went, in a moment forgotten. Eternal the cost. Fleeting words, unreflected, unspoken, time not spent, a vision ne’er woken, remains unheard. Which, I ask, is worse; uninspired, unapproved, or leaving no mark, upon lives, unmoved? A l

Is anyone listening? Does anyone care? Have I become unpalatable, is it my burden to bear? I flay myself on the altar of art, cut down to the bone, break every last part. I write it on paper, type it into my phone, share it with the world, and feel utterly alone. I’m not asking fo

Punk is standing up to oppression wherever it is found. This is a profound act of love. We love ourselves, our friends, and our community too much to allow someone else’s opinions to keep us down. We stand up, shout out, punch up, and don’t punch out until the message is heard loud and clear.

Life is serenely complicated. Some people try to stand out, and by doing so they hope to fit in with others who do the same. Me, I never wanted to stand out, to be different, but I am. I guess we all are, in our own way, different, that is. It is in that difference that we find a common ground.

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I find joy in the community we have made. I find peace amongst those who stand beside and support me. I look to the inspiring people in my community who have overcome many obstacles to be who they truly are in a society who sought to harm them. Throughout the history of our country and the world