Dark_Light

I have a Deviantart page. I used to post some poerty, occasionally. Anyways, I was on my page tonight reading over some stuff. Nothing really good, at least to me. I mean it's not crap cos art is in the eye of the beholder, right? But anyways I was reading over one of my poems and it kind of shocked me. The contrast between how I feel now, as a person, and how I feel in this poem. They're two different people, the author of that poem and the person I am now. Granted, we're in the same body but its like.. the me who wrote the poem has taken to hiding. Or, at the very least, taken a holiday? I mean, I am happy now. I don't display it maybe bit some can see it regardless. At any rate I am happier now, very much so. It's too much to describe now, maybe I will do so later, but suffice it to say I have taken steps to go from there, to where I am now and I like it in the 'here'. Things could be better though, I mean things can always be better but the important thing is things arent worse. Better > worse, no?

Check out the poem, see whatcha think. I dunno, I notice a stark difference. Was just astounding to me reading over something I did months ago and looking at my mentality now. I'm at least 75% sure I wouldn't write something like that now, but it serves its puurpose to show me where I was and how far I have come since then. I think I can say without a doubt, I am proud of myself.

Things are looking up, I think I'm just starting to do the same. Look up, that is. No more head hung. =D

http://ikimberly.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Light-102703506

Also, I thought this was significant. Anyone who knows Steven will agree, maybe. Here is a snippet from an MSN conversation with a very good friend of mind from tonight. I hope he doesnt mind.

steven.fredericks@gmail.com says (11:14 PM):
I know you thought we were all blowing smoke up your ass back then, but you honestly have talent; it's not refined, but you've got an ability to channel your emotions and put them onto a page.

Thank you Steven, it means a lot to me. Even if I don't acknowledge the support you guys give me. <3>