I see what drives her to do those insane things. A childhood bereft of parental approval and expectations to fit into a mold induce unhealthy compliance or wild rebellion. It is a quest to find oneself.
What perplexes me even more are those shifts in behavior patterns, moving from rebellion to compliance and back. Do social humans ever know what they want?
The drama continues when I look in the mirror, and see images getting intertwined – hers and mine. It is quite a revelation. Who am I talking about?
circular paths cross
how far do we really
move beyond ourselves?

Excellent. Point to ponder.
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Thank you, Indira!
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Wow! Whether behaviors are from the past or the present, it seems me, myself and I are caught in an ongoing battle with oneself. Brilliant haibun. Brava!
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Thanks a ton, Eugi!
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Thought provoking indeed… 🤍
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Thank you, Destiny!
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