“Yes,” once freely played
out of duty
seeking pleasing melody,
now falls flat
in a sad
minor key.
“No” strikes sharp,
startling,
diverging from major scales.
A declaration of denial
claims a new note
in a key crowded by “yes.”
“No” echoes
quietly
in deep bass chords,
liberating a life
of resigned compliance,
now tapping to authentic beats.
Rhythm’s refusal
resurfaces at precious moments.
Notes once outplayed
in clamoring consent
now harmonize in asynchronous beat
with life’s vital melodies.
Daily writing prompt
Describe one positive change you have made in your life.
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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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