Bare Oaks
there exists a place on earth
not unlike the garden of Eden
its abundant greenery and exotic wonders
release the imagination
ignite free thought
I come here to escape
layers slip away
I stand bare
feel no shame
stripping insecurity
whipping out self adoration
flaunting a massive character
expose truth
embrace lumps, bumps, skin, hair
know
wholeness
and beauty
outside these confines
attractiveness is a layered mask
hiding reality
they have eaten rancid fruit
gained neither knowledge nor power
and paradise has been lost
By Emily, 17, staff member at Bare Oaks in the summer of 2011.
Note that the alignment is intentional as she imparts additional meaning through it.
