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Fading Echos of Belonging

The Idea

My perception of my life over these past few years, discussing topics such as loneliness and craving/searching for a sense of belonging

Fading Echoes of Belonging I move through crowds but go unseen, A shadow lost in the light between The echoing laughter is warm and bright, Yet leaves me colder every night. I trace my name in fogged-up glass. A concise mark— that never lasts I seek belonging that is washed away, Like waves that reach but never stay. They use tongues that I am unable to learn. A life undeserved, a silent ghost deterred With an unrelenting tide, the world continues to spin. But here I am, imprisoned within. If I could carve a space, a house, A voice that swells, a seed thats sown, Would I be noticed? Call me close? Or would my name simply repose?
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If you are aged 18 to 25 years and have experienced loneliness as an early adult, we invite you to share your story. Contribution will be gathering and then shared...

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Acknowledgements

Lachlan Emanuelli

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