I wrote Strangers in 1984, 16 years old. Even people who care deeply might not truly understand each other. They end up as strangers, only to part finally. Compare this poem with The Visit (1985), when the two strangers meet
Strangers
Morning Assembly – On Being Different
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
She Awaits the Sunrise
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