The beams of light filtering from the trees

And illuminating the papers strewn 

All over the grassy clearing 

Felt like the sign from heaven that she needed

To start her poetic journey.

She had secretly scribbled for years

On beautiful cloth bound journals,

Loose sheets of yellow and blue craft paper

And soft brown paper napkins from her favorite café

On the other side of her small hill town.

Finally, she felt ready to share 

Parts of herself portrayed on paper in words

With the community on whose fringes

She had lingered for years,

Not daring to step inside for she was scared.

But it was a new summer, a new season,

A new beginning, a new opportunity, 

To be brave and unafraid and do something new.

It was the summer of stepping out of her comfort shoes.

-Armaan

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