Will I Be Left

Will I be left here?
My heart beats with fear,
my nerves and sweat smear.
Does he look at me,
should I look to see?
No, then hope might fade.
I want plans I made
to stay as dreams bade.

This process is rude,
hurts one’s attitude,
shows no latitude … 
Has he eyed me yet?
Man, my palms are wet.
Wish I were all set.
Please let dreams befall -
Choose me for dodgeball.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 4/2/2025 12:03:00 AM
Hiya there, this poem is so fun!! I truly did think it was a relatable piece about how crushes make one nervous; I was with you on that journey! But the dodgeball was a very pleasant surprise. Cleverly executed, and slick with it too. Pray tell if you were selected or not, hehe. Although, whichever way it went, you got a cool poem out of it nonetheless. Loving you, Hiba.
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Date: 2/21/2025 5:49:00 AM
Love this cute this piece CayCay, with nice rhyme and flow with good expression too. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 2/14/2025 9:15:00 PM
This cute poem and its unexpected ending, was very enjoyable to read, CayCay! The poem had me hoping she'd be chosen, too.
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Date: 2/14/2025 8:19:00 AM
Hi CayCay, I'm sure he'll choose you rather than dodgeball lol,enjoyed reading your poem the last line made me smile. xx
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Date: 2/14/2025 12:10:00 AM
Well you made me laugh, romance and comedy!
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Date: 2/13/2025 8:28:00 PM
Ha, ha, CayCay... Dodgeball, eh? OK: Red Rover, Red Rover, please come over... Enjoyed the twist at the end! ... Keep smiling, Gershon
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Date: 2/13/2025 8:19:00 PM
A child of heart we will always be no matter how old we are. A game of dodgeball would be fun. Enjoyed how this poem made me feel. A child wanting to be picked for a team and not be disappointed.
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Date: 2/13/2025 4:17:00 PM
Oh what a delightful twist on this one. So cute and clever , my sweet creative friend
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Date: 2/13/2025 10:41:00 AM
Last line hit the jack pot, my friend. A lovely poem.
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Date: 2/13/2025 9:44:00 AM
Powerful poem of shaky love - enjoyed reading
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Date: 2/13/2025 8:55:00 AM
You had me until the last on this poem. Brought a smile because in younger years waiting to picked for baseball or some other sport. We would wait with fear and hope we were not picked last. Wonderful write. love phyl
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Date: 2/13/2025 7:58:00 AM
Dear CayCay, So full of the tension that comes with waiting and wondering, yes, a delicate dance of hope and fear. I love the humor in it; it makes the anxiety feel a little lighter. I love how you captured a very human moment of vulnerability and the weird way our minds work when we’re unsure about something. Really fun and relatable! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 2/13/2025 5:46:00 AM
The lines ,words are so natural and crafted that they seem spoken before me .
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Date: 2/12/2025 6:49:00 PM
CayCay, I love it especially that last line. I, of course, thought you were looking for romance so got a good laugh at the end. I think a lot of us felt like that when it came to picking teams. LOL. Hugs, Jan.
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 2/12/2025 7:19:00 PM
I wanted to know if the reader would think romance all the way until the end, and you gave me the answer. How Cool Is That? Thank you, Jan, I appreciate you ... CayCay
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