There are much better writers than I Who have written of love, God and philosophy Not much that I can add But my unique life experiences I will stick to what I know and feel In hopes my written word can reach places that I have not Relying more on natural simplicity than technique and form Check out my work at: www.amazon.com/Laura-Alaniz

These are writings from the inner workings of a mind in constant thought about LIFE and everything it entails for the purpose of self-transcendence and with the intention to bring more understanding and healing to my own life and possibly those of others. My journey is one of self-exploration and discovery. Since my beliefs lie on the premise that we are so strongly connected to everything in existence, in getting to know myself I am getting to know the world. Learning about the world teaches me about myself. I find freedom in understanding and expression. My one true love is the paradox of questioning existence.

All you need to know is I write just as you do, i live and breathe my thoughts and now so do you .I infect you, now you live and breathe them too,and its good ,its all good we are here together ...and the virus will keep spreading..touching and feeling..

Hi, this is The wise girl behind the mask, I just want to say I love writing poems. Its fun and actually calms me in some way. So just for heads up when I write, its going to be based off my mood. For example, if I am happy I'll write a happy poem, if I am angry I'll write a angry poem. And I can get very, very angry, so please don't write any bad reviews. I picked The wise girl behind the mask as my name because I am shy. I don't really talk that much but when I do, people are shocked how mature I sound. People say that when I talk, my words are filled with weight and wisdom. Well that explains the wise girl, let me tell you behind the mask girl. When I go out in public I where a mask, I pretend that I'm happy, goofy, and pretend to be a air head. However, I am really smart and don't forget it, I am a straight A and high honor roll student. I hate it when everyone treats me like a child, like a idiot. I am just trying to please my family and friends, but its hard, tiring, humiliating, and I hate it. Though, its not like I have a choice, if my family and friends knew the real me, they will just judge and not listen. I like to write poems, even though I curse sometimes, I only do it to get out my feelings, that they make me feel. Now let me tell you about the real me, I love writing, books, outdoor activities, and parks. I might sound like a stiff, but I can be a bit of a trouble-maker, I love to pull pranks sometimes. I also love music, I can not survive without music. My favorite color is blue, I'm a girl, not telling you my age, but I am young. I hate pink, most ugliest color in the world, I am tall for my age, love animals. My goal is to be a veterinarian in the future. Now that everything is settled, come and read my poems, tell me what you think. Have a jolly day, and good bye for now.

free verse is my life, walt whitman is my favorite poet and just as his pondering thoughts make you think, that is my intention

I am a younger writer, I will say I'm 14. I use poetry as an outlet to express my feelings and hopefully help people who are in rough patches of there life. I take criticism very well, I fact I greatly encourage it! I'm looking forward to improve my skill level with the help of all of you!

The world either goes too fast or too slow. Things are either too good to be true or too awful we want them to be nightmares. Sometimes words aren't enough to describe what we feel inside, but still we try, try to slow down the world fast forward it and we try to describe what we feel and who we are. And we try to make sense of things and find explanation for the things that are too good or too awful, so that hopefully we have peace at mind.

Addict in recovery!