Capable Radiance

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.

19 thoughts on “Capable Radiance ”

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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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister says:

May 1, 2017 at 8:09 pm

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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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister says:

May 1, 2017 at 2:30 pm

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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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister says:

May 1, 2017 at 2:29 pm

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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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister says:

April 30, 2017 at 9:51 pm

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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