Birthday Suits

I think the most confusing thing was, nothing was wrong. 
But nothing was right either. 
And sometimes the inbetween can feel just as devastating. 

So after years of wearing a uniform, 
I decided to run wild in my birthday suit.

Like an eagle out of a cage, 

First I trembled,

Then I flew. 

Soon it became apparent,

I only needed to find the bravery to be me.

And the cage had never even been true. 

• Birthday Suits, Written by Amanda Crocitto

Arizona, Sept 2025.