My father’s profession as a career diplomat meant that we moved around a lot during my childhood, and I changed schools every 2-3 years. Being the new girl in class was not always easy, especially when I reached adolescence. I
I wrote this poem in 1985, 17 years old. It is reminiscent of Contemplation (1984). Many of my poems have a spiritual element. Once again, the soul seeks enlightenment and ultimately, peace. The sun has risen On the eastern horizon
I wrote Traudi in 1987, 20 years old. It is painful to be an outsider, to be different from the others and to feel left out. Dignity can be our shield against vulnerability and pain. Read also my post Morning