I write laughter
I write tears
I write faithfully
To confront my fears
I write ‘cause I read
I write ‘cause I live
My ink’s what I bleed
My soul’s what I give
My writing’s not perfect
It requires constant revision
Until word choice reflects
My authentic vision
I scratch; I scribble
I delete; I copy
I rearrange words
It’s what makes me happy
Published by TheOtherKLM
I really hate talking about myself, but if I have to...
I’m K.L. McDaniel, the person behind TheOtherKLM. I’m an introvert with extrovert moments, a fitness-minded person fighting later-age fat, and someone trying to keep life somewhat organized without pretending it isn’t a mess.
Here, I write about the things I keep coming back to: movement, mental health, learning, self-awareness, and the strange little contradictions that make people interesting. I’m not here to act like I have everything figured out. I’m here to think through it, laugh when possible, and maybe find a little balance in the middle of the clutter.
So, that’s me. More or less.
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