Lessons In Life Learned

Lessons learned...
                       -are blessings earned…

The fear of the being social 
has always brought trepidation,
and in my youth I’d be scared 
      to try new escapades-
Severe anxiety with 
apprehensive contemplation
wondering if the dismay 
          in my heart will escalade.

As I grew older my dread 
of certain situations,
just became worse and 
           I grew more afraid-
I just couldn’t find any 
     comprehendible alleviation,
but I decided it was time to 
make new friends who stayed. 

So, one day after church I
     took the pastor’s recommendation,
I went up to a nice lady and 
a new friend I made-
She was so sweet and welcoming, 
           what a relieving sensation,
so gradually my social anxiety 
began to fade. 

Slowly I learned that there is 
       a moral in this illustration, 
a taught message was 
predominately displayed-
I now believe that in life socializing 
              can be a celebration,
and found blessings in lessons... 
                      -in taking off my masquerade.



Lessons in Life Learned
February 12, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 10:53 AM
I'm glad you broke the barrier and made it. A true lesson! Well done! :))
Lamoureux Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Very well said. I'm also dropping by to say thanks for choosing my poem in your contest.
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 6:43 PM
that was VERY Well stated, Laura. It was an incredible lesson for you in your life as well.
Onclaud Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 3:07 PM
empowering write superbly done as you claim your place in the sun, lou... huggs
B. Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 2:54 PM
It sure is nice when we have wonderful people in our lives. It's great that you took steps to step outside of your fear.
Andresen Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 2:46 PM
- The world is cold ... many "suffering" of this fear - Genuine and great written Laura - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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