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She Cries For Attention

Day upon day of silently sitting on my own Craving interaction Tumbling into opportunities to talk Like I'm gasping for air Forever worried about how I present myself But never enough to filter myself normal If I don't go left field I'll know how people will respond The interaction pointless All the while my mind challenging my every word What is liberation with chastisement interwoven What is the value of external validation Why do I internalise things of no consequence I'm sick of myself There's the dog, just gazing at me and feeling the same

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Andrew John

Date: 4/29/2023 3:02:00 AM

I think we've all craved interaction, and this sums up that feeling so well. Thank you.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/29/2023 11:21:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words

Arlo Parker

Date: 4/28/2023 2:46:00 PM

Often we are our own worst critics. Still, our value is always valid for others to ponder. A chaste and thoughtful mouth can survive any situation. Evocative piece, DD. ~;o/

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/28/2023 2:48:00 PM

Thanks Arlo

Triny Xiang

Date: 4/28/2023 10:19:00 AM

Thanks for exposing what most writers on poetrysoup must feel. Exposing yourself is brave especially out in left field. I like the juxtaposition of liberation and chastisement. Liberation is, in essence, breaking free, and without the fear of chastisement how do we know we are free? Your dog embodies liberation but still needs a bone. So here's my validation ... bravo.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/28/2023 10:27:00 AM

Haha thank you! Wag wag wag :D