Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

If They Knew Me

I sit quietly
Appearing calm to others
Saving my wise ways for later
Keeping silent, unconcerned
Aware of my vulnerabilities
My power hidden
In an unassuming old lady body
If they knew, they would fear me

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L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 8:02 PM You do know that the word "fear" in the Bible means "honor" and "respect," don't you? So, It think most of us here on PS, fear you greatly! Caren Krutsinger August 8, 2021 at 7:17 AM I love that! Ha! So funny! Thanks for sharing this!

Barbara Peckham August 7, 2021 at 1:43 PM I love it!! A bit of whimsey and a bit of humor and a bit of truth! Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2021 at 4:51 PM Thank you Barbara