We are born into the World

Like a blank canvas

And each person that crosses our path

Takes up the brush

And makes his mark

Upon our surface

So it is that we develop

But we must realize there comes a day

That we must take up the brush

And finish the work

For only we can determine

If we are to be

Just another painting

Or a Masterpiece

-Javan

If you should try

To understand me

Through the eyes

Of your experiences

You only understanding

Will be misunderstanding

For we have walked different paths

And have known different fears

And that which brings you laughter

Just might bring me tears

So if you can learn

To accept me

And the strange things

I say and do

Maybe through you acceptance

You will gain understanding

-Javan