PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

Fear and Hesitation


 

When you first looked at me,

Smiled at me,

My heart fluttered, yet I turned away

 

When you first spoke to me,

reassured me,

My heart fluttered, yet I turned away

 

I was afraid of getting hurt by you

I was afraid of love

 

Now that you look at me,

Smile at me,

I admire you and hug you

 

Now that you speak to me,

reassure me,

I admire you and hug you

 

Because I love you,

I am willing to get hurt,

I am no longer afraid of love

 
©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7. Crisis Text Line — text HELLO to 741741.

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

Comments are closed for this poem.