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A Secret I Keep
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A Secret I Keep |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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Sometimes I keep my heart Strictly under lock and key So that others cannot see The person who is the real me Sometimes I feel uncomfortable In expressing the way I feel But my writing has surely helped me And made my feelings seem more real Most of those who are close to me Don't even know I write I make a point of keeping My pens and paper out of sight Somewhat shy am I to reveal My true feelings and inner self Those things to some are fiction From some book found upon a shelf How surprised I think they'd be If I let my feelings known But for now I think I'm more comfortable Keeping this part of me unknown Suetang |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Quite understandable, and quite sensible.... well done! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
There's nothing wrong with keeping some things private until you are comfortable enough to share them. It's tough being shy and I'm sure writing does help express those things that you can't express face to face with others. Nice poem! |
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Panne447 Member
since 2001-04-03
Posts 196S.A. TX |
Sue, I, too, feel this way. I think a number of poets feel the fear of sharing at one time or another or with some people. I think you did a good job with expressing this and you let us into the persona's world or your world. I, for one, thank you for sharing with us. Panne |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I thank you all for your comments and I'm so glad that you are able to relate to how I feel. I just feel a little awkward coming out to some people and saying "Guess what? I write poetry now." I guess it's like I'm not sure how they will react or that they may laugh at me, it is really difficult to explain and I feel at ease sharing my innermost feelings with strangers though..does that make sense?? I hope it does. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring out our creative side, and when it comes, it comes in a flood! Let the water flow, cleanse your heart, and for now, we shall keep your secret safe (hugs). ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I would imagine there are many times when those close to me wish I was a bit shier about my poetry. I call myself 'poetlariat' because I try to rope people into reading my poetry. However, I really do think one can improve by reading their poetry aloud and by hearing others read it and reveal how they see it. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Mysteria You summed up my thoughts so perfectly. I believe the death of my father and the grief I carried was what inspired me to start writing in February of this year and my first poem was about the love I had for my Dad. You are so right when you say it is like the floodgates are opened up as to date I have written over 75 poems and that just astounds me. Thank you for your kindness and interest in my writing......Sue VAS Sometimes I wish I could just come out and lay out my work for my friends to see but I'm just too reserved to do that and am very selective as to who I show my work too. I wish I was more like you in that regard. Thank you for reading and commenting on this.....it means a lot to me. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this hits so close to home, it is uncanny, often my family and friends don't know or pay little attention to my writing, which may explain why Passions is so important to me. Kathleen |
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Packratmike Senior Member
since 2001-02-25
Posts 632California, USA |
I can also relate to this well expressed poem. Most around me don't know that I write. I don't freely share my writings with everyone....just a few and of those few, I know, some of them wonder about me.LOL |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Same here, I wrote a lot of poems when my husband suffered from severe depressions for several years. Later on when he was recovered, he was the only one who read them. Here on Passions, among friends who would understand, I could dare to share them, but they are written in Dutch and therefore difficult to translate. Thank you for sharing with us. Titia |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this poem and if makes me feel more at ease to know that I'm not alone in my feelings. I guess there are just some people who you don't feel comfortable sharing your innermost thoughts. I am so grateful that I have found many warm, wonderful responses here at Passions and I feel it is like my second home. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome. Kind regards......Sue Suetang |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: I really can understand your feelings. I have written most of my long life, but it wasn't until just a few years ago, I began letting anyone outside my family see my work. Most of the people who know me, are not aware that I write, even yet. I enjoy sharing with other poets, because there is a depth of understanding in the poetic community, not found in others. I'm glad that you share your work here. It is very worthwhile. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Trillium I am so honoured by what you have written and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kind regards......Sue Suetang |
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