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Pretender
It takes some time to master decorum
Social queues and all that jazz
It takes a great deal of control
Meanwhile on the inside
It can be quiet the mess
I’m a sweater
Like hairy but also a person who sweats a lot
But in situations that require intense interactions
I can feel my body heat turn up when I’m on the spot
It’s taken years for me to work this resting “ick” face
Learning how to:
Respond without a stutter
Or not trip over my words
I had to learn to listen
And not just be a pretender
Because it takes me time to process it
Understand it
And reply
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Social queues and all that jazz
It takes a great deal of control
Meanwhile on the inside
It can be quiet the mess
I’m a sweater
Like hairy but also a person who sweats a lot
But in situations that require intense interactions
I can feel my body heat turn up when I’m on the spot
It’s taken years for me to work this resting “ick” face
Learning how to:
Respond without a stutter
Or not trip over my words
I had to learn to listen
And not just be a pretender
Because it takes me time to process it
Understand it
And reply
79 Unique Words
111 Total
Published 4th Apr 2025
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4th Apr 2025 2:16am
I like this because I can relate. It's difficult to just listen and not wait your turn to speak. Sometimes, I try to finish people's sentences for them to prove I'm smart or whatever as well. Once you catch yourself doing that, you realize you need to listen more and not try to sound smart or whatever. Anyway, good job.
26th Apr 2025 6:13am
It is an interesting process because as we age we become more attuned to body language and overall communication. I've dozens of books on a variety of subjects but I find myself more aware lately now that I'm older.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Hope you're doing well.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Hope you're doing well.
4th Apr 2025 4:24am
Beautifully penned, Wally. Fantastic read my friend. Powerful message as well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
26th Apr 2025 6:14am
Thank you so much Damian.
It's something that i still find myself working on a lot, especially more as of late.
Hope you're doing well.
It's something that i still find myself working on a lot, especially more as of late.
Hope you're doing well.
