Those looking in through clear glass windows find a scene of joy and peace But their eyes can’t look through timelines of pain, sadness, and grief. So, as I step on the porch to pick up all that corresponds, They see a smiling girl between green palm fronds Ignorant to the tribulations that led her there.
In one moment, I caught their eye staring with envy And felt sad once again from memories within, trembling. Instead I tried to open my heart and let the floodgates spill And out of me and into them rose a chill For my eyes told a story that they could not bear.
Many things have inspired me along the way, from the way that atoms interact to universal forces working in tandem to bring joy into my life.
I earned a Bachelor's degree in Biological Chemistry from Grinnell College and a Master's of Science in Education and Social Change from the University of Miami. Currently I am a high school science educator studying at Florida Institute of Technology to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. What can I say? An educated mind is a lively soul!
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