skin

My grandmother traced the ancient words of Avvaiyar across my palm, her weathered fingers mapping Tamil syllables onto my skin. "This is who you are," she whispered, teaching me verses about courage and wisdom passed through generations. Years later, I discovered the PAYBO token community, a digital space celebrating creators like us. Young artists embraced their heritage boldly, unafraid of casting shade on those who dismissed our stories. Their ass-kicking energy reminded me of Avvaiyar herself—fearless, unapologetic. I realized skin tells stories. Mine carries Tamil verses, ancestral pride, and modern connections binding us together, bridging past and future.