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On the Backside of Hello

Standing quivering Vulnerable and still raw Needing acceptance Craving a glance….from you Aching for your hello Feeling inadequate Fidgeting hands clamped Eyes downward Craving a look….from you Longing for your hello Heart sprinting Pulse tap dancing Feeling dizzy Craving a smile…from you Thirsting for your hello Feeling dejected Fearing rejection Ducking out of sight Seeing no smile…from you Hiding from your hello

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Nathan D.

Date: 3/8/2013 8:33:00 AM

really cool poem you trully captured the feelings

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/17/2013 7:08:00 PM

A very nice poem, that I enjoyed reading very much. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Erich Goller

Date: 1/17/2013 12:21:00 PM

that's a lovely heartfelt expressed poem, nice flow, I enjoyed reading it.God bless you. Hugs!Erich

The Situation

Date: 1/16/2013 7:26:00 PM

this is so true a poem. our parents should be choosing our mates.

James Peranteau

Date: 1/16/2013 4:29:00 PM

Believe it or not, lol..... this is on the "Back side of hello"! ...No smile...no hello ! Yet, I must indulge in the write; as the introduction to a future write which invigorates the artist ! Ramble on dear poet ! Much love...james

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/16/2013 2:45:00 PM

Wow this is quite the powerful write my friend! I am entranced by the loveliness that you have expressed throughout this incredible poem! Do you see yourself like this person in the poem? Because I see a much stronger Debra from what I've read of your works and from your comments! This is a special piece, Great Work!!

Robert Johnson

Date: 1/16/2013 2:39:00 PM

Soup mail.

Robert Johnson

Date: 1/16/2013 2:27:00 PM

Our own rejection in our own reflection can keep us well at bay. With no where left to turn for help, seems no one cares to say. With shallow breaths, we stay alive. Hoping that one day they'll soon arrive. Hello Debra. :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/16/2013 1:50:00 PM

Wow, this is so sad, no one should make you feel this way. Many here at the soup accept and appreciate you. Hugs, Rick