I wrote this poem in 1982, age 15. Growing up I always felt like an outsider, different from my peers. As an adult I have come to appreciate that we are all unique, that being different can be a strength, and
A Tribute
Portrait of Dignity
I wrote this poem in 1984, age 16. It describes the dignity with which one can bear one’s pain, even if one cannot hide it entirely. Compare this poem to The Flame (1985). The painting is by my mother, the
Letting Go
Letting Go is part of the series of poems called Twin Flames. One of the key phases of this spiritual journey is acceptance, and to realise when soul contracts must end. Endings are simply new beginnings, and transformation is necessary