almost brave.

Posted on 27 August 2016 by what sandra thinks

brave.

When you run your hands through my hair
and drag your touch across my lips
I am almost brave enough
to slip out of hiding and
give you all of me

orange hearts.

[If you’re wondering, the answer is yes.]
© what sandra thinks

About what sandra thinks

Sandra is a writer, sometimes blogger, poet, artist, emotional disaster. She thinks far too much and sleeps far too little. Sandra lives in the Northeastern U.S. but dreams of an oceanfront home in Italy, but she would settle for a non-oceanfront home in Italy. She loves books, brutal honesty, coffee, and the color black. She hates insincerity, beer, whipped cream, and facebook. And she is uncomfortable talking about herself in the third person.
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46 Responses to almost brave.

  2. Lennon Carlyle says:
    27 August 2016 at 10:52 am

    I often wonder do we give all I mean ALL of ourselves to someone? I don’t think so. I think I hold back. Just sayin….

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  3. jacquelineobyikocha says:
    27 August 2016 at 10:55 am

    Sweet anticipation. Maybe you should throw away the hesitation for just a bit.
    I’m hosting a blog party right now and you are invited.

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  4. my valiant soul says:
    27 August 2016 at 11:01 am

    Excellent romantic piece!

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  5. Lennon Carlyle says:
    27 August 2016 at 11:01 am

    Love your honey locks….beautiful!

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  6. ladieswholunchreviews says:
    27 August 2016 at 11:32 am

    I knew it was your gorgeous hair to go along with your gorgeous words! Love this xo

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  7. Kay says:
    27 August 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Lovely poem, Sandra. I do try to give my all, ugly bits and all. Letting go is very difficult, or has been for me at least. Also, the photo is beautiful! 💜

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    • what sandra thinks says:
      27 August 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Kay. I think there are some parts of me I may never like (thighs? ugh!)… but I do have many lovely parts, too. And I like my face so that makes mirrors okay! Hahaha 🙂

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      • Kay says:
        27 August 2016 at 1:22 pm

        Oh, there are definitely parts of me, both physical (there are so many) and otherwise, that I know I’ll never like. Maybe better accept one day, but not like. I do think that M’s love and acceptance of all of it has a huge impact on how I view myself. But some of that love and acceptance will always have to be internally my own for it to stick.

        I’m glad you see many lovely parts!! I’ve only seen the physical parts you’ve shared, and they are quite lovely. The rest of you that you’ve shared is amazing, too. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  8. Eric says:
    28 August 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Beautiful, Sandra. 💕 both.

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  9. Meg Sorick says:
    29 August 2016 at 9:43 am

    Great hair, babe! I know you’re beautiful! xo

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  10. Miriam says:
    30 August 2016 at 6:54 am

    So lovely Sandra, both your gorgeous hair and words. 🙂

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  11. Sara Kenneth says:
    2 September 2016 at 2:38 am

    Very beautiful. This is what love can do. We go to any extreme to give someone all of us. And that is the best part

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  12. Cameron D Hamilton says:
    9 January 2018 at 7:34 pm

    Such a pure and innocent desire. This is gorgeous.
    Love the flowing text on the image.
    Fantastic work!! ♥💜♥💜

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