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CSwtThng
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since 1999-07-28

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0 posted 2000-05-11 03:54 AM

Fear

I'm afraid of death
But I'm not afraid of dying
I'm afraid of tears
But I'm not afraid of crying

I'm afraid to leave
But I'm not afraid to go
I'm afraid I'll stay the same
But I'm not afraid to grow

I'm afraid of feeling
But I'd say most of all
I'm afraid to be in love
Because I'm afraid I'll fall

I'm afraid to show you
What's inside my heart
I don't want to stop
But I'm afraid to start

I'm not afraid to listen
But I'm afraid to understand
I'm not afraid to fly
But I've forgotten how to land

I'm afraid to let you
Look into my eyes
I'm afraid you might discover
Where my secret lies

I'm afraid to be with you
But I'm afraid to walk away
I'm afraid I won't have
Enough strength for the day

I'm afraid to be weak
But it's so hard to be strong
I'm afraid I won't end up
Back where I belong

I'm afraid you will let
Your love for me fade
Please don't forget
The promise that you made

You promised to make me smile
You promised I'd never frown
If I let you love me
Please don't let me down

PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30

Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon

1 posted 2000-05-11 04:00 AM

CSwtThng...This is so poignant and beautiful. I love the way it ends and it flows so smooth. You have nothing to fear but fear itself. Old adage I know but they get to be old adages because of the truths they hold. Really enjoyed this post.

Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream.

Shawna R. Holder
Boise, Idaho

angelswing
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since 2000-02-10

Posts 705
United Kingdom

2 posted 2000-05-11 04:01 AM

Wow, What a wounderful poem, I loved it, it had strength, flow and sentimentality . This has to be one of the best poems I have read for a few days . I know a few people who think exactly in the way that you have described in your poem, and I myself sometimes find myself thinking like that . It is a horrible state to be in, not knowing what to do . When I get like that I sit down with some cofee and chocolate biscuits and think very hard about the situation .
L.of.L. Tom .

With poetry as your weapon - express your iner feelings so all may carry your sorrow, united as one .

CSwtThng
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since 1999-07-28

Posts 124

3 posted 2000-05-11 04:02 AM

Thanks WildChild. I really appreciate the input.

CSwtThng
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since 1999-07-28

Posts 124

4 posted 2000-05-11 04:05 AM

It's good to know someone understands. I ate a half gallon of ice cream as I wrote. I appreciate Tom.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2000-05-11 04:10 AM

A beautiful flow as smoothe as ice cream...lots of different flavors....James

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2000-05-11 07:16 AM

SweetThing~
The fear of not feeling
is certainly not something you're missing.
You've presented this extrememly well.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

CSwtThng
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since 1999-07-28

Posts 124

7 posted 2000-05-11 05:36 PM

Thanks Marge. I'm glad you liked it.

David2
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since 2000-03-22

Posts 407

8 posted 2000-05-11 05:44 PM

Cswthing,
I enjoyed your poem. Hang in there!
David2

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 4374
ireland

9 posted 2000-05-11 06:11 PM

I love the play on the Woody Allen quote in the first two lines, "I am not afraid of death, only dying." great poem, bravo.

favourite pieces are:

I'm afraid to let you
Look into my eyes
I'm afraid you might discover
Where my secret lies

I'm afraid to show you
What's inside my heart

I'm afraid of feeling
But I'd say most of all
I'm afraid to be in love
Because I'm afraid I'll fall.

Life can be frightening and full of uncertainties, but that is what makes it so exciting.

Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

10 posted 2000-05-11 07:29 PM

CS* This is a style that I have come to really enjoy, you made it work perfectly.

I'm afraid to leave
But I'm not afraid to go
I'm afraid I'll stay the same
But I'm not afraid to grow

You promised to make me smile
You promised I'd never frown
If I let you love me
Please don't let me down

Awesome work CS!! Thank you for sharing this.

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

11 posted 2000-05-11 08:11 PM

Wonderful flow and beautiful swings of emotion back and forth CSwtThng ... excellent style ... I loved this!

Best wishes,
/Kit

netswan
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since 2000-03-28

Posts 1369
Washington

12 posted 2000-05-11 10:54 PM

CS - you asked for opinions - well,
here you go, beware I am very opinionated.

This is a wonderfully written poem, with
your heart on your sleeves and honest
and worthy of reading!

When you give your love such as you are
portraying here, we let everything about
us come out to the top ------good or
bad, doesn't matter - for once that
special kind of love comes out there are
no holds to bar you from loving and trusting
and caring -----------but to get that,
we must start with trust.

Good luck --)

netswan

Jeffrey Carter

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since 2000-04-08

Posts 2367
State of constant confusion!

13 posted 2000-05-11 11:49 PM

CSwt, very heartfelt writing on your part. I enjoyed it very much

All my love,
Jeffrey

I lie awake in a world filled with dreams,
but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep

CSwtThng
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since 1999-07-28

Posts 124

14 posted 2000-05-12 12:09 PM

Thanks everyone!!! I really appreciate the input.

amazon_lover
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since 2000-04-09

Posts 491
Dublin,Ireland

15 posted 2000-05-12 01:56 PM

Hi CSWthing!
Never fear. Stay calm and love will find you.

Sincerely
A_l

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

16 posted 2000-05-12 02:00 PM

I love this! Very good! Welcome to Passions! I think this is the first of your poems that I have read, and I'm so very glad that I finally did!

Denise

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

17 posted 2000-05-12 02:37 PM

CSwt, this piece you write brings to light a truth in life that I have learned .. there is no guarantee. Yet, I know that love in one's heart will always keep and for that experience it makes our life all the better.
CocoBaci ~ I loved your poem ~

REBECCA ALLYN
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since 2000-05-09

Posts 91
Lima,Ohio

18 posted 2000-05-12 02:41 PM

YES!! You have managed to sum up exactly how I feel!!! I know right were you are coming from!!!
PERFECT feeling!!

LOTS of LUV,
Becky

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