Freedom in Nude

I was afraid of myself

of my body

of expressing myself

and my worth.

I was afraid of my potential

of my ideals

of the essentials

and my care.

But I wanted to break free

needed it

craved it

i wanted to prove myself to others

so for my project i decided

to go nude

nude leotard

i put paint on my body and my leotard

to paint myself

into a beautiful canvas

i could be proud of.

Did it work?

A little.

I'm still here today.

But I know that I can show myself to the world

alive

breathing