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Journal Writing

Journals: who here still has their old ones? Who here still writes in one? Just came across one of my old journals dated 4/2001-4/2003 ... Reading through it, recognizing how much I've grown, yet also seeing how some things just don't change. Here's an old piece: Emotionally naked I stand before you As I unveil Piece by piece Every layer of insecurity that conceal the self I like to call me. Shameful thoughts Mixed emotions Secret desires Flowing through my ocean Waves clashing Voices asking Why am I still standing before you as my world begins unmasking? Intentionally used Mentally abused Falsely accused. Not guilty I plead As my soul is being imprisoned. I stand before you Slowly exposing The mental illustration Hiding in disguise Underneath this coverup image. The sincere smile The untainted look The high level of self confidence That along with my innocence you took. Feeling like a hit and run Helpless and deserted. Banking in and cas