PrefaceWelcome to the Chaos Many different journeys . . . Intersecting paths and traveling have been a common theme in my life. I have had the pleasure of always being unique , awkward and able to approach things in different angles. This book is like a peeping tom's peek hole into the very soul of who I am as a writer and most importantly a human being.Half of this book was before I ever took interest in spoken word. I have been writing for over 20 years, but it has been in the past four or five years I awoke. Finally understanding I had a voice that was not only important but capable of changing the world. In a short time my voice has gotten much louder, the shadows less comfy and I now am every part fabulous in my own unique way. I have my great grandmother to thank for introducing me to both written and spoken word. She was reciting poetry for me as young as I can remember. She gave me something no one else did. I found a way to cope, and through my organized chaos, i was able to stand up for not only myself, but for everyone. No matter how scary or out of control my life has been, no matter how many times I have been pushed around or put down, my words have never left me. Poetry never abandoned me. Whether journal entry or short story I have been a poet as long as I can remember. Through art and creating my passion, I have finally found my "Self" and am prepared to keep writing through every speed bump and challenge life throws at me. I leave you with my words, my poetry, my pieces of me through each page. Thank you for being part of this experience. Leslie Ryanaka Mizz Fab
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