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The Odd One
Sometimes I forget that I am the odd one.
The one that brings the passion,
Of which so many others thirst.
I forget that my rosy demeanor,
Is what causes others to linger,
And gather together, instead of disburse.
I can make them excited,
Make them feel invited,
Make them laugh, and to spill their truth.
And although I am humbled,
I am terrified and troubled,
Because of what I can do.
This light within is an obligatory beacon,
That I wish I could hide as it sparkles & glistens:
Within it, is also my curse.
Just being around, I somehow,
Bring out the best in people I surround,
But, sadly, I know the truth:
I am also capable of bringing out the worst.
The one that brings the passion,
Of which so many others thirst.
I forget that my rosy demeanor,
Is what causes others to linger,
And gather together, instead of disburse.
I can make them excited,
Make them feel invited,
Make them laugh, and to spill their truth.
And although I am humbled,
I am terrified and troubled,
Because of what I can do.
This light within is an obligatory beacon,
That I wish I could hide as it sparkles & glistens:
Within it, is also my curse.
Just being around, I somehow,
Bring out the best in people I surround,
But, sadly, I know the truth:
I am also capable of bringing out the worst.
Published 22nd Jan 2023
| Edited 26th Jan 2023
Author's Note
If only they knew how sad I am.
It's not about pretending, it's about not wanting anyone else to feel that way, while also being blessed with abstract & idealistic visions.
It's not about pretending, it's about not wanting anyone else to feel that way, while also being blessed with abstract & idealistic visions.
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22nd Jan 2023 7:45pm
22nd Jan 2023 8:15pm
22nd Jan 2023 8:14pm
"this light within in an obligatory beacon" Is my favorite line. It demonstrated how it is indeed a light, bringing out good, but it is one that cannot be turned off, and sometimes it shines to bright and leads to this harm you mention in the end.
22nd Jan 2023 8:26pm
22nd Jan 2023 8:20pm
22nd Jan 2023 8:28pm
Ahhhhh! My Snaggy man! You're the best!
I'm glad you'll have my back. 😂😘
I'm glad you'll have my back. 😂😘
22nd Jan 2023 9:05pm
Dear PS,
Absolutely captivating write. I liked the opposing sides of self throughout and the knowledge of owning that power. Obligatory and scary and gifted and truthful. Wonderfully insightful as well as reflective. Great piece. H🌷
Absolutely captivating write. I liked the opposing sides of self throughout and the knowledge of owning that power. Obligatory and scary and gifted and truthful. Wonderfully insightful as well as reflective. Great piece. H🌷
26th Jan 2023 6:16pm
26th Jan 2023 6:29pm
Update Jan26:
Guys!!!
It's totally okay to let me know when I misspell. I'll be grateful, not upset.
I hadn't reread since I posted & didn't realize (thanks to autocorrect or me being completely absent-minded & dumb?) that I misspelled "demeanor".
Though, it isn't the case this time...funny thing is, I once did a personal "experiment" on a fb post to see if anyone would call me out on a ludicrous number...no one did (related to the age of the earth...long story).
It made me sad, but also happy that people were so kind. 🤣 I learned a lot from what could be viewed as "nothing".
Happy Reading!
Happy Writing!!
Guys!!!
It's totally okay to let me know when I misspell. I'll be grateful, not upset.
I hadn't reread since I posted & didn't realize (thanks to autocorrect or me being completely absent-minded & dumb?) that I misspelled "demeanor".
Though, it isn't the case this time...funny thing is, I once did a personal "experiment" on a fb post to see if anyone would call me out on a ludicrous number...no one did (related to the age of the earth...long story).
It made me sad, but also happy that people were so kind. 🤣 I learned a lot from what could be viewed as "nothing".
Happy Reading!
Happy Writing!!
