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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter.

 

 

I am

I am the product left after charcoal has been

stressed for long periods of time.

I am the tenderness of a kiss of the forehead and

sensuality of a kiss on the lips.

I am the result of many failed attempts of giving up,

where achievement was the only option left.

I am the growth of many flowers blossoming

after a harsh winter has passed.

I am the young girl once lost who found

her way to womanhood.

I am the blending of Beethoven and Picasso,

creating visual vibrating sonatas.

I am the creative soul fighting to break free

of societal constraints yearning to bust into thousands

of butterflies finally out of the chrysalis.

I am the soul unfurled, ready to embark on life’s

journey with no fear.

 

Photo by Vanessa M. DeCardenas

Poem by Naporje D. Washington

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Hailing from the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, Junene is a current student at Indiana University of PA majoring in Journalism. She has three minors consisting of Communications Media, English: Film Studies track, and Religious Studies.She is the founding President/Editor in Chief of IUP's branch of Hercampus.com, and is the Founder/President of the IUP women's organization That's What She Said. She is also a current member of SPJ, ( Society of Professional Journalists) PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America), CSCR (Committee for the Study of Culture and Religion) and Vice President of the Religious Studies Club at IUP. She is the sole undergradate member of IUPs' Library Outreach and Marketing Committee and is a member of the Student Advisory Group. Junene is a first generation college student; her favorite film is The Usual Suspects and her favorite book is And Then There Were None, authored by Agatha Christie.