laid bare

you know those people who, for whatever reason, acquire this following of fans, people who admire them and love them without equivocation. maybe they're famous, maybe not. maybe it's because of their talent, a beautiful voice or artwork that captures the soul. maybe they're just a beautiful person from the inside out. maybe they're the sort of person who makes you feel like the sun is shining on you when you're around them, like nathan does stingo in sophie's choice. i'm always amazed when i cross paths with someone like that. i'm much more amazed when that person consistently makes her/himself open and vulnerable. i wanna warn them, tell them they may be taken advantage of. they wouldn't listen. they're taking chances with their most valuable possesison...themselves.

i hope there will be times when i'll inspire other people. i hope that i'll have enough courage to be so laid bare. i wanna be that transparent. maybe i'll never have "fans." i don't sing or design or make large audiences laugh until they cry. i still hope i can shine a little sunshine on a few faces. i think that's a pretty good goal.