If there ever comes a time
When you think
I don’t take
Great care of myself,
Tell me,
And I’ll prance who I am
Right past you,
Let you watch from a distance.
Over time, the realization
Will settle in, and
I will radiate over your skin.
It’ll be then you’ll understand
Regret.
Just so we’re clear,
I’m okay,
And having someone love me
Completely,
Is a gift I give them
Because I want to,
Not because I need to.
Lots of strength in this one, Audrey, and I LOVE it! I know you’ll never lose your soft, sensitive side, but developing a bit of a “hide” isn’t a bad thing either! 😉
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YAY! I’m happy to hear you like my strength. It’s exciting to write more of it and share it here. This soft side of mine will never go. Mushy to the core, my friend. ♡ Thank you
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I’ve been on the regret side of your poem once or twice. It’s an empty feeling.
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You’re not alone, Rob. We’ve all experienced regret. The sliver lining is either a second chance exists or the right one step through the door.
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courageous
invitation 🙂
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Time to fly
Do you like my wings 🙂
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Having someone love me is a gift I give them – that is just awesome. That is what love is. Otherwise it’s infatuation. You will know when it’s right, Audrey, and the other person will know as well.
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When we fall in love, it must be with the understanding that we are offering ourselves to the love the other wants to give. Not because we cannot love or care for ourselves.
Thank you for reading and being close, Shari. ♡
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It sounds like you are okay. Good Poem, Audrey.
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I’m okay, and also aware of how much I have to offer those who like being near me. Thank you, John. ♡
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Who wouldn’t like being near you? A crazy person that’s who.
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You always know just what to say, Butch. ♡ Thank you.
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*blush 🙂
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*blush* 🙂
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😀
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Really amazing poem Audrey…
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I’m full of appreciation, Anthony. Thank you.
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So beautiful ! 🙂
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Hi, Paul! Thank you…grateful for your visit. So kind of you.
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