Poetry & Art

Self sabotage is just cognitive dissonance

by Ria Mavinkurve • January 4, 2023

I don’t confront the predator; instead I run away,

dying before knowing running was what made me prey.

The ghost of me flails aimlessly, longing to fight back.

I could have, should have, fought the monster.

I let it attack.

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by Ria Mavinkurve

Hi! I'm Ria. I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from Barnard College of Columbia University. Currently living in Manhattan, I enjoy writing opinion pieces, personal narratives, poetry, and more. I gather inspiration from random a-ha moments, people-watching in coffee shops in the city (my favorite is Ralph's Coffee on 72nd Street and Madison Avenue), and nighttime thoughts.

Thanks for checking out my writing! For project inquiries, please shoot me an email at [email protected]. :)