Lost in words

by Peyton (Honolulu), age 18

Writing is my substance. When I am writing it is just me in the world.  The rest of the world just fades away until its just me and my thoughts.  Writing provides me with an outlet. A way for me to let out all the feelings that I let bottle up inside of me.  Writing is how I express myself.  When writing, I can put whatever I want on that piece of paper without the fear of judgement and I can simply let loose for that brief time I do not feel weighed down by anything.  For just a moment, I am free