I am at a loss for words. I like the thought process, and the whole “coming to grips with yourself”… thing (for lack of a better word I’m calling it a thing).
Between all the poetry you’ve been writing as of late and this, I think I’m more than correct in saying you have passion and talent. And I mean talent.
Bravisimo.

Beautiful. I can relate. People call me by a shortened version of my real name also. I loved the puzzle metaphor. Bravo, brava. I agree with g2.

This is a really good piece. I like the puzzle metaphor a lot as well.