The smell of a burning cigarette on a cold, cozy night
The northern lights contrasting with the black sky
Under the spotlight, a guitar playing
Burning marshmallows in the fire camp
My niece falling asleep in my brother's arms
***
The smell of coffee preceding me
Walking confidently, projecting the image expected from me
Greeting my students with a genuine smile
Grading them with a genuine interest in their progress
Same routine every day, each day opening new doors
***
The smog warming the early days of fall
The sound of high heels on the city street
Buying a branding new purse on my way to cocktail hour
Celebrating a promotion that I care for
Cheering and drinking with friendly colleagues
***
The room crowded with ties and cocktail dresses
Champagne raining on the crystal glass pyramids
Walking elegantly up to the stage
Reading a passage from my book
Thanking the famous guesses for their attendance
***
The sink filled with coffee cups, a pen holding my hair
Working on my thesis, confidently respecting deadlines
Advocating for feminist environmentalist views
Pushing the limits of academics
Leading protests and movements
***
The day the dream will finally be fulfilled
Champagne will not be flowing from flute to flute
Only my tears following me from my bedroom to another task
As the loyal friends they have been for the past ten years
The dream, a shiny reminder that I do not belong
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