Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

I Want To Be Lesser Known I Said

I want to be known as an astronaut
I want to be known as a physicist
I want to be known as a movie director
My heart began thudding as they got closer to me
I do not like these group shares

I want to be known as a songwriter
I want to be known as a sparkling conversationalist
My ears are bursting with anxiety now.
Everyone is sharing
I will look weird if I don’t

I want to be known as an important dignitary
I want to be known as a genetic engineer
My turn….
I want to be…
They are all staring.
“Lesser known,” I tell them.

The next person picks up on the fact I am finished.
I want to be known as a woman who cares, she said.
My last group meeting.

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Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM Yes, lesser known...most of us fit that category. We live within our lovely bounds. Be blessed, Caren! Caren Krutsinger February 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you Kim.

Sanjay Karmakar February 23, 2020 at 10:14 AM ha ha ha! So nice presentation. Enjoyed much. Good luck dear poet. sk. Caren Krutsinger February 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you Sanjay.

Sanjay Karmakar February 23, 2020 at 10:11 AM ha ha ha! So nice presentation. Enjoyed much. Good luck dear poet. sk.

Line Gauthier February 23, 2020 at 3:28 AM Enjoyed your poem, Caren. Caren Krutsinger February 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you Line.

Jenish Somadas February 23, 2020 at 2:47 AM lol.. Wonderful thoughts.. Caren Krutsinger February 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you Jenish.