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
Traudi
Perfidy
I wrote Perfidy in 1985, 17 years old. It describes the pain of betrayal, especially from the one who was loved and trusted. Compare this poem to the defiant tone in Phoenix (1988) – despite betrayal, the soul remains undiminished.
Contemplation
I wrote Contemplation in 1984, 16 years old. Many of my poems have a spiritual element. Here the soul is seeking enlightenment, truth and ultimately, peace. Compare this poem to She Awaits the Sunrise (1985), with its similar theme. I