I am a hundred different people outside of my words, a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences that dance and shift with the passing of time. I am a chameleon, adapting to the world around me, never quite settling on a single identity.

But when I pick up a pen and let the ink flow onto the page, I become something more. Poetry may not be who I am, but it is the only way I am truly recognized. In the rhythm of my verses, in the imagery of my lines, I find a reflection of my true self.

Through poetry, I am able to distill the chaos of my thoughts and feelings into something tangible, something that others can grasp and understand. It is through my words that I am able to connect with the world, to share my innermost self in a way that transcends the limitations of everyday conversation.

So, while I may be a hundred different people outside of my words, it is through poetry that I am able to find unity within myself. It is through poetry that I am able to be truly seen and heard, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

Copyright © Beatriz Esmer