Pacing. Pacing.
Damnit, where are they?
Okay, breathe.
No big deal.
Right?
Pacing. Pacing.
I can do this.
Why the hell am I worried...
my hands are shaking.
Okay.
Breathe.
No big deal.
There's nothing to worry about -
I'll get through this.
Hell, it can't be worse than
the doctor's visit.
Now that I've calmed down,
it'll be easier to talk about it.
Right?
Pacing. Pacing.
God, just get me through this.
One less thing to worry about.
Maybe I should wait.
I mean, they don't need to know
right now.
I can't handle this.
Too much.
Too God damn much.
Okay.
Calm.
Stop worrying.
They'll accept you.
They'll support you.
They'll still love you.
...Right?
Author notes
My view on coming out, with an extra dark secret besides...
Written February 20th, 2005
A contest entry
- Come Out! Come Out, Whoever You Are! by TooRainbow.
500 points, ended February 26, 2005, 10 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Ooh this was a really good poem! I am glad that you won First place! KEep up the good work!
~Amber -
You really captured the fear and uncertainty of it. I know I can definitely relate. Nice job.
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Excellent
Excellent and yes we have all paced at some point in our lives and been filled with anxiety...Well done and filled with tension that adds to the moment.
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This is wonderful.Your concise, and compelling description of your anxiety at the reaction to your coming out is very universal.I find this a very well written ode to the process.
Peace,Rob -
It must have been the most stressful thing you ever did, and afterwards the most liberating perhaps. The poem is indicative of strong emotions and life changes.
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This is an interesting and very dramatic approach to the poetry of coming out! This piece is pure, pristine emotion. It's concise, honest, well-written and well-expressed. Your unique form supports its content of fragmented thoughts desparately harnessed to maintain control. ASTOUNDING!! Thank you for entering the contest! Good luck in the judging! Sheryl
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You got my vote. I love the way that you incorporated the little darkness, as though they are telling their family because of something that the doctor has told them. well done
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you've got my vote I like the internal thoughts, and the waiting.
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ahh! Love it! I just pictured someone pacing their room, wondering how they will react, pondering how this will affect their relationships... great imagery, your seem like a very talented writer!
Love,
Katy
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You've got my vote. I'm glad I came back and read one. This is exactly how it is, save when I came out, it was brought on upon me, not my choice. A poem with great words and a strong spirit. You have more courage than I have.
Edited on Feb 22, 9:34 p.m. because 'yeah yeah, whatever'. -
You got my vote, Great Poem, very good nonchalant way of doing it
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