LAUREN

Actor, Singer, Visual Artist, Poet, Writer

Lauren on a dark stage wearing a long pink wig, blue and purple galaxy tank top, a black skirt and black nylon stockings. Their skirt is bejewelled along the bottom and at the pockets. Lauren's arms are stretched down with their hands bent outwards and a knee up.
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Wisdom of the Fireflies

the evolution of language / instills within you / a fear of darkness / the dark is burdened / with memories of despair / troubled souls haunting / trapped in purgatory / insidious around us / insidious inside us /…

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Divine Trust: Closer to God

Deeper spiritual processes arrived as I broke down. In the latter half of 2023, I began praying before bed.  At first it was a couple nights per week.  Now, I pray every night.  I also have conversations at various moments every day with…

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Endless Possibilities: This Beautiful World

I found joy in the golden glimmer/ Of flowers patched along pavement/ Police cars parked nearby but/ “Life!” scream the petals/ The possibility of beauty near pain/ The distant wheels squealing beneath the passing train/ They take you away, anywhere/…

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A Letter to My Past Selves

To all these Laurens I have known, You are no longer with me.  I honour you for your lessons, joys, immense growth and pain.  I am now anew. Past Laurens, you tried your best.  You had good intentions.  You also caused pain.  You learned so…

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Bad Advice: Don’t Let Them Stop You

You won’t make it / And you can’t fake it / Your voice not strong enough / Anxiety cramping your chest / Such a brilliant mind / Don’t waste your time / Performant is just an act / You’ll never…

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Here I Am: Overcoming Fears

All the screaming, diving onto the bed / Punching pillows, tears staining the sheets / My face, the softness of my heart / Spilling over with gut-wrenching confusion.

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Skittles

Teeth crunch sweet skittles.  The sugary compounds break down.  The experience is a short and quick euphoria.  Swallow.  The taste lingers on my tongue.  Eyes dart down.  Purple bag.  Berry flavour.  I shove some more in my mouth. 

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