A Broken Masterpiece: Hope for the Hypocrite

Four years ago, I compiled a collection of poems titled “The Imperfect Portrait.” As a soon-to-be college graduate, I was uncertain about how life would be after graduation. Since I couldn’t predict the future, I started reflecting on my past and all the significant events that made me who I am. Interestingly enough, the circumstances surrounding the creation of that project are extremely similar to this collection of writings.

Whenever there’s a great unknown before me, I feel the need to create a time capsule to capture the thoughts and emotions I was dealing with at the time. One thing is for sure, 2020 is going to be an interesting time capsule for all of us.

Imperfect yet Important

2020 served as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life. All of our expectations pre-March had to get readjusted. The new normal made a sudden appearance and The sudden shift of plans Despite every imperfection of 2020, this year demonstrated the necessity of dealing with our traumas and depravity.

In the process of sharing my stories, I had to be very honest with myself. Moving past the typical overthinking and pessimism, I had to do more than just mention my issues. I had to explore why these issues continue to divide me, even though other people struggle just like me. I needed to…