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Framework
By Laura Brown
Face-to-face. Shared breaths
Of humanity. Shoulders heavy
With history’s weight.
Dreams of unity, acceptance,
And love—without judgment,
Stand across invisible walls built
On assumptions and shades of skin.
The weight of this moment presses
Upon us, like a wool-stuffed patchwork
Quilt. Separate burdens. Clashing
Passions, fragile yet fierce, like newborn
Butterflies with rusty razor wings. Listen—
Beyond the shouts. There’s solace
In the silence as between the dark-blue
Hour of twilight and the burgeoning dawn.
Hear our histories whispering beneath
Our skins—beneath layers and labels
Revealing this threadbare truth—
Standing together
We are not so different.
Blending colors.
Longing for light.
Meet the Poet – Laura Brown
Laura is the owner and publishing coach, of the Write Womb InKubator, a unique space where she nurtures aspiring authors to create literary legacies and unlock their inner superheroes through the power of writing. With a master’s degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. At the Write Womb InKubator, she provides personalized guidance and support to writers at all stages of their creative journey, helping them develop their craft and find their unique voice. Through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and a supportive community, Laura empowers writers to reach their full potential and share their stories with the world.
Laura is a native of Toledo, Ohio, and now lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is married to retired Air Force Chief Wayne Brown, and they have three children, three granddaughters, and one grandson. She enjoys all things creative and planning “Pop Pop & Nanna Adventures” for her grandchildren.
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