Intro

Hey people, I've been writing (mainly poems and memoirs) for a long time. Probably since I was a kid. I never cared to share since it feels too vulnerable (a lot of my writing is vulnerable), but I realize when I read other people's writing/poems/songs, it makes me feel less alone.

I will preface this by saying that grammar is NOT my strong suit.

I'm a sentimental person. I enjoy introspection, perspective, philosophy, life wisdom, and love. Typing all of that out made me want to vomit. 

I have a hard time accepting how emotional I am and how much my emotions take a toll on me. I feel like a sponge sometimes. It's been a process of learning how to love such a complicated brain. Writing has helped me so much. I'm at a great place now, and I can confidently say that I love myself more each day. 

I got a lot of inspiration from These Precious Days: Essays by Ann Patchett. In this book, Patchett writes a collection of essays that represent significant moments in her life. It is beautifully written. 

Lastly, I use writing as a tool to represent landmarks in my life. I want to remember what I felt, how I viewed a situation, and what I thought then, documentation you can say. Writing helps me track growth, but it also just helps me remember, organize my scattered brain, and understand it. 

I hope you enjoy this, and I hope you feel seen. 

- Les

P.S. Thank you to my dear friend, Aliyanarah, who gave me the confidence to start posting my writing. I love you, girl.