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Wallflower

They laugh, they smile, they share their words, A crowd of friendly faces, yet there’s uncertainty. What do I say? How do I act? What do I share? I really do not know or fear how to be just me. I stand, I stutter, I fear every word I may say Knowing I am completely different from each one. Yet, they seem like a whole, connected in a way So tightly, that my thoughts are to just run. Friends? Friends? Can one truly define that? I have no understanding of the concept, or just fear. I know what I want, need or maybe just dream of, But, yet think about leaving when people are near. Why is it difficult when others make it seem easy? It can’t be that hard, they’re not that different at all. I don’t know how to start or have high expectations Or is it that I truly find comfort on this wall?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 7/18/2008 2:56:00 PM
growing up in school i was the odd ball. i did things different, so i can relate to this poem. really enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 7/18/2008 8:24:00 AM
Hi Michael This is food for thought!I can say that unless I'm following my own heart my soul yearns to fill the void of my own longing. But if I embrace the longing than I know everything is happening just as it should. Whatever happens at least my own star is shining bright. Who cares what anyone thinks for I've earned my place in heaven. Just beautiful my friend.... Thanks for your comments on my latest, You are a Godsend! Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 7/18/2008 4:29:00 AM
HA! You know my heart! I have always always always been the oddball - outside looking in, even among my friends I never will quite fit. I am the awkward silence - I am. That's all...just, I am. And you ARE, so who cares - embrace your strangeness, it's what sets you apart! Love Kristin
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