I wrote this poem at the end of my first term at Simmons
and it was later published in the college magazine Sidelines.

				
				Boston			


				This place, my space.
				In crowded infinity I have run to you
				Through the wooded haven of my 
				Innocence.
				The light of
	      				    Bright 
	      					  Shone
				Shivering on me, crouching
				Bound in tangled Velvet rope.
				Soft
      				     Softly rubbing, the stirring of my anxiety;
				Anxious in my place of safe
				For the danger of my own.

				My existence has been 
	      				    Amplified
				Reflected                 And bounced off the city
				Walls of     Boston       Her purple skies and
				Charles Blue.  
				Here, I have found a place of rest.  
				Trusting in my life to recur every
				Morning of Clarity,
				I have found faith in the ground my 
				Ancestors tread.
				And love.
				I have found love.
				Laughing Precious Glorious Love
				A pure joy and celebration of me.
	      				   Love
				From my   Sisters  who move with me 
				Through my accepted Reality.
				Our journey, a convergence in
	      				Magnification
				Purposeful Patchwork of minds, souls, spirits,
				Imagination-Our gifts to each other
				Are our delights in difference.

				Here in this Place
				My 	      Space
				I have found the courage to
       				      Live.


				November 9, 1999
 

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I found a home in Boston and a place to grow into myself. We all have so many
different aspects that make us who we are and Boston has an experience that helps to develop
nearly all of them. As well as learning in an academic setting that is remarkable and supportive,
you will have the opportunity to explore your environment and learn more about who you are through
your experiences outside the classroom.

After living in Boston for a few years, I have broken the city down into three categories:

• Social Scene! It is very important to know, as an incoming fresh(person)
  where you can go without a fake ID. I didn't have one and I'm actually really glad
  I waited. It makes it so much more fun when you don't have to worry about getting
  busted at any minute . . .
  
  
  
  
• Arts and Entertainment. This section examines the endless question, "What
  the heck am I gonna do on the weekend if I don't want to go out and party?"
  This page also includes my picks on best FOOD, which is absolutely essential . . .
  
  
  
  
• Finally, is Boston Landmarks and Sightseeing. I happen to think that Boston
  is one of the two most beautiful cities on the East Coast (New York, of course, being the other)
  and it is so worth your while to take the time to explore all the amazing parts of this safe,
  clean, and friendly city-that-feels-like-a-big-town. New stuff is happening here every day and
  you won't want to miss the sights and events!
  
  
  
  

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