Released.

This a poem reflecting my feelings after the closing ceremonies of the conference.

My mask is is broken,

shattered and gone.

My face is fully shown,

full sight in full light.

My darkest feelings are out in the open.

BROADCASTED. POSTED.

In 2 days, I finally feel unashamed,

SDLC made a difference,

made a change,

Made me feel that I have finally arrived.

Beauty in One,

that is me in a nutshell.

SDLC broke me out of my comfort ,

tore me apart through one simple motion:

silence.

Silence flowed through me like a disease,

silence unlocked my deepest emotions,

silence accepted me.

silence made me realize that I am more that what I pose to be.

The little girl who was loud and had a vision,

was lost over the years by my own decision.

But a lot can happen in 2 days,

there is possibility.

there is room for repairs.

then there is time ,

where your mask can break,

and you can truly show your beautiful face.