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Endlessecho
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I live within myself

0 posted 2004-05-21 04:03 PM


I know your plans don’t include me.
But, is there room for one more?
I’ll hide away in the glove compartment of your car.
No one will notice.
I’ll be really quiet.  
I’ll only sing the songs that are playing on your CD.
I’ll only laugh when everyone else laughs.
I’ll giggle softly and wistfully.
You won’t have to explain me.
I just want to go too.
Please take me with you.
I promise not to disappoint.
I promise to try to be everything you want me to be.

I know all your friends will be there.
But does that mean I can’t come too?
I’ll stay in the shadows.
I won’t steal the light.
I promise I won’t ruin your night.

I’ll eat with my mouth closed.
I’ll only breathe through my nose.
My hands are clean; My breath is fresh.
I’m wearing cool clothes.
My hair is long; just the way you like it.
I grew it out for you.

I learned how to chew my food for you.
I learned how to walk and talk and laugh just the way you want me to.
I won’t make jokes.
I won’t spill my drink.
I won’t talk about myself.
I won’t think.

I won’t bite my lips.
I won’t click my nails.
I’ll keep my feet still.
I know how it annoys you when I swing my leg
while sitting in a chair.

I won’t talk about books.
I’ll try not to appear smart.
I don’t want to make your friends feel bad.
I won’t act overly happy
But I won’t act mad,
And I’ll never let people know that I’m sad.


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Cpat Hair
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1 posted 2004-05-21 04:05 PM


and why with so much to be.. does one still want to be where they have to be something other than themselves?

nicely written..


muted
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2 posted 2004-05-21 04:10 PM


oh yes, some people can make others feel this way, as if you need to change everything that is yourself to fit their needs....hopefully you are not in this position.
if you are

Endlessecho
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I live within myself
3 posted 2004-05-21 04:11 PM


I completely agree!  Thank you so much for your reply Cpat.  

This poem was written over a year ago.  I'm kindof going back and posting poems I never put here before.  And get some feedback.  

Endlessecho
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I live within myself
4 posted 2004-05-21 04:12 PM


Thank you muted. And no, I am not in this position.  Unfortunately, I'm close to many who are.  thank you for your comments.
JL
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5 posted 2004-05-21 04:20 PM


Oooooh, this really hurt.

JL



She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”


Enchantress
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6 posted 2004-05-21 04:56 PM


This is a sad state to have to behave, dress and act a certain way for someone.
I'm glad it is in the past for you.
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Endlessecho
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I live within myself
7 posted 2004-05-21 05:03 PM


Thank you so much everyone.

Enchantress - Thank you for your loving comment, but this has never been in my past - or future. Unfortunately, who hasn't seen this around us - and sometimes with those we're very close to.  

passing shadows
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8 posted 2004-05-23 05:50 AM


kinda sad here

just be yourself, that's all the advice I have to offer

iliana
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9 posted 2004-06-11 01:55 AM


You made a big point with this poem -- how much does one have to change to be the right person for another and where does the old you go?.  I sure would not want to hide in the glove compartment!   ....jo
Susan
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10 posted 2004-06-12 12:58 PM


I too know people in this position.  Oy   You've effectively stepped into another's shoes, well done.

Susan

The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart.

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2004-06-13 02:45 AM


Enjoyed...James
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