Rowan Finley

Joined February 2019

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Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

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When I Finally Said "Yes" to Receiving Treatment
Thank you for not giving up on me when most others would have done so. Honestly, I needed treatment years ago, But something was holding me back,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
The Heartbeat of Homeschooling
The best way that I know how to describe the true heartbeat of homeschooling is to first compare and contrast the difference between an entrepreneur versus an employee of a company.
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Education
Colorful Mind
Mind churning colors and aspirations, All around. Memory deceiving and perceiving, Hear the sound? Thoughts clicking, clicking as long hand,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Acrylic Tears
You thickheaded medium! You never grow old or yellow, because you drank from the fountain of youth! But your wet eyes dry quick and easy,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Childhood Con Artist
She may have not been born a hustler, but she grew taller as one each year with every mark on the wall. The art of painting broad strokes of lies,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Dancing, While Growing Up
You start ballet in a week, Your attention I hope to always seek. Pink tights and dainty ballet shoes, watching you get older sometimes gives me the blues.
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
The Great Untouchable
The great untouchable The great unknown What we're taught when we're home grown The great untouchable The mysterious realm
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Cold Cereal
They all told me that I wasn't college material; They told me I wouldn't make much of myself, Hated grade school with every bite of cold cereal.
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Her First Night Away
My baby girl is four years old now and she is getting all ready to spend the night at Papa's and Mema's new house. Without her, it sure is quiet as a mouse!
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Dysfunctional Organs
It is hard to let them in, My heart flickers. because it is just not convenient. My lungs expand. Appears conditional,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
I Used to Like Parties More
I used to like parties more, but now I'd rather stay at home and just chill... No shocking, startling thrill. There is not much more appealing than reading a book in the coziness of home, or spending time deep in thought, or writing my every notion in a leather journal. Home is where my heart beats best,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Gift Ideas for an INTJ
When gift shopping, it can be difficult to know what to buy someone with an INTJ personality type. However, here is a brief list to help spark some ideas for you if you have either an INTJ spouse, parent, or friend who you are trying to buy for:
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Humans