today i found myself in unfamiliar country.

today i found myself a stranger –

surrounded by many;

yet alone on my particular journey.

today i found myself engaging with life outside my comfort zone –

recognition,

not an option,

from travelers with agendas of exclusion.

and while uncomfortable with the transparency of my unfamiliar vulnerability,

i realized with extreme clarity the composition of my character.

today i found myself naked –

pretension removed –

intention perceived –

direction,

redefined.

today i let go of the who i was,

and found –

the me i am…