Stories untold, clearing out
In the shadow, embraces
In the light, releases
On every page, a voice
Once curbed, now said
What to do with
pain,
plenty,
pleasure,
envy
elegance?
The new and living way, en route.

So the story goes—making room for the unexpected, can’t say it feels pretty but at least I steadfastly stand for what I am and my well-formed backbone.