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Afraid to say Hello
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Afraid to say Hello |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet 
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I think of all the friendships that could have been but were not because I was to shy to say you're nice, I like you a lot. Ever since I was a little girl and my parents nudged me to try I couldn't say hello to the other kids I was too scared, too unworthy, too shy. Now I'm nearing 20 years of age and I certainly have come a long way but still I hesitate and still I worry and so inside myself I stay. I want to shed these layers of skin that hide all my hidden intricacies I'm made up of more than this giggle and smile but no one ever looks in and sees. So tear me apart, pick me thin leave me shivering and completely exposed then pick up the pieces of all that is me and love me now for all that you know. Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Beautifully written....Now, if by chance the pieces are picked up, step up and say Hi. For that is what I say to you....Hi... Enjoyed this poem. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Dear one... there will be a day..and someone will look into your eyes and see the more that lies below...and I am sure be captivated with what they see... nicely written...and indicative of the isolationw e often feel in our lives... speak up... say hello... and see what and where life leads you... I am sure it will serve up to you both heartbreak and ecstacy... just don't let the heartbreak break you... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Go forth boldly and with confidence, and know that you have something no one else can offer... your own unique being. And it is a beautiful soul, waiting to be set free to say 'Hello' to people just like me. |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Magnus~ Thank you, your words are more encouragement than you know! Cat Hair~ Well there is this someone....  So yes, I know what you mean. I'm just still a little too shy for my liking and was inspired to write about it and I thought posting it might help me to sort of get over it a bit somehow. I was deathly afraid to  but already I feel better thanks to you and Magnus! I appreciate your thoughts and advice...and I will keep your last words on life close to home, "it will serve up to you both heartbreak and ecstacy... just don't let the heartbreak break you..." Hugs to both of you!  Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Midnitesun~ You snuck in on me!  Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I will try my best to "go forth boldly and with confidence" knowing that there are people like you out there who will set my spirit free, just as it is *hugs* Thank you.Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Its hard to shed our protective shell, especially since it has protected so well. But you will find in the passing days your harder self is only a passing phase. We all share times like these ... so take your time and be pleased!!! From what I can see you have all ready spread your angelic wings and are learning the wonders of flight. Happy trails!! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Krista, glad you shared this, I used to be so terribly shy, it has gotten a lot better with age. Thats the only thing..(lol) Sandra |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
ctowen~ Thank you for your poetic reply You've made my heart smile *hugs to you*Sandra~ Thank you for your understanding and the hope that it will get better with time that means a lot to this timid heart *hugs*Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too [This message has been edited by SmittenKitten (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I know where you are coming from because I used to be there myself. The only one who can get rid of those layers and overcome the shyness is you. By reading this, I think you can do it. Just take it one day at a time. Nice write. All writing comes |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
There are many that I wonder about ... "if only I would have stepped up and tipped the brim of my Stetson to". I think most of us go through it now and then. You have written it well and now go out and make a new friend. Wonderful read. |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Smittenkitten..this is one very well written poem. Enjoyed it. |
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Sinister Handed Member
since 2001-08-05
Posts 58 |
A girl once said hello to me, could I say hello back? My own shyness told me to flee but instead I just sat. So I replied with a hello, shyly and perhaps a little wince. I then saw things in her others couldn't see and I've loved her ever since. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Afraid to say hello at 20 years of age? Hell I haven't figured out how to do that at 38 yet!! LOL. Hopefully, you'll figure it out a little better than I did. And writing like this is a good start. I really like this. Speaks of a lot of things I have felt and still do. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
LoneWolf~ *sigh* you're right...it's a scary thought! But you're right. I am trying Thank you for your two cents and encouragement!Cowboy Mark~ Thank you for understanding, I tip my Stetson to you  and it's nice to see your name again!Alan~ Thank you very much SH~ hehe, awww  Thank you for taking the time to get to know me, and loving me anyways! I love you  Tracey~ Hehe, thank you so much for that I really don't feel alone anymore in my shyness as many people here have said they've felt the same! Let's try and get over it eh? Hugs to all of you! Each of you has a heart of gold spreading smiles all around you give encouragement so freely and make me lift off the ground. I may not know you personally and I hope that will not always be so but you've acted as friends to me here and given me room to grow! Thank you all so much Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too [This message has been edited by SmittenKitten (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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