she walks in the room.
it gets quiet or clears, but
she doesn't know why.
when they do talk to
her, she starts to stutter not
used to her own voice.
she seems to be not
"camera ready" to them.
she doesn't want to change.
if she tries to make
small talk with them, they become
noticeably nervous.
they might think she has
something to hide, but she thinks
they might have too.
maybe she'll wake up
one day as herself, and they'll
treat her as normal.
maybe they already do.
Author notes
Maybe this can apply to all in some little way.
Written September 15th, 2006
A contest entry
- here's to the losers by risewiththesmoke.
303 points, ended March 10, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - The Best of Poetry by headintheclouds.
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I know how you mean, this can apply a little for all of us as we don't know what others think of us or if they're showing the real side of themselves to us. Very true.
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I really feel the emotion youve captured here. good write and good luck in my contest I really enjoyed reading your poem!
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wow, this is freaky. great job with the emotion. i really like the last line. good luck!
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This is an interesting idea for a chain Haiku. It gave the poem an interesting feel. I really liked it.
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Loved it.....I get that way in groups, withdrawn, don't wish to be judged by the socialites. Great writing, POET...LOL
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Aye
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a comment for a comment, but seriously, I liked it... -
great imagery, it shows a level of disatisfaction to a type who might be in the spotlight a lot, but is uncomfortable with it
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