Hi :)

Erm...hi. I figured I should introduce myself, after popping up randomly from time to time. I go by Leaf, online at least. A pretty dumb and odd nickname, but it stuck. I'll take a wild guess and assume that I'm younger than most on here, being almost 15. But writing is my passion so I will gladly accept any and all criticism.

I can't say I've had a hard life in any way. I'm the youngest of five, from immigrant parents. We moved around quite a lot in the U.S., from coast to coast, basically. It took a toll on me, even if I didn't notice till later on. Yet, I would never change any of it.

Writing is everything to me and I wouldn't be me without it. My voice, my journal and my pens (I might have an odd obsession with all things pens) mean a lot to me. The idea of wanting others to understand and be able to relate with what I believe and what I say is just beautiful to me. When I do my spoken word pieces, I speak with the full intention of making others see through my eyes and understand every damn thing I say. From this (almost) 15 years old Pakistani Muslim girl. I want people to feel something through what I write, whether it be anger or relief or happiness- anything works.

We're all misunderstood and stand next to each other with rumors, lies, labels, and ignorance- so why not just open up and try to understand?