Finding Bliss
The pendulum stands still, frozen in place. My mind races, thinking back to the events that brought me here. I was born in the village, and shortly after my father was taken away. I've been raised by a single mother and with the help of my aunt. I've grown up in both the NYC and Namibia. I was raised to be polite, carefree, educated, forward thinking, adventurous and modest. The music the lights my soul is rock music, but my taste does not have limits. Those words and sounds that illuminate always have a place in my heart. Growing up, I felt like I was just like everyone else. For a moment, I thought I had found my place. I just wanted to get comfortable for once, but reality isn't a place for comforts. As a result, I got stuck in mind and in life like the pendulum that presently stands frozen. I had thought I was just having fun. I did not understand how serious things were. How the small decisions were to lay the bricks for the rest of my life. What I know now is...