If I don’t
tell the truth
you’ll never know
how I feel
If I don’t
let you in
you’ll never know
how much it hurts
If I don’t
say the words
you’ll never know
how I think
If I don’t
cry to you
you’ll never know
I’m in pain
But…
If I don’t
hide myself
you will know
how weak I am
©2017 what sandra thinks
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what sandra thinks 
How sad to have to hide from someone you love. Nicely written.
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Thanks. I think I hide, to some extent, from everyone…
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Lovely contradictions. Is that your drawing?
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No… not my drawing. I’m not that good… not even close!
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I have a feeling you could do it just as well 🙂
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Oh, I don’t think so! But I appreciate the vote of confidence!
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I definitely ❤️❤️❤️ this. I was in that position for a long time with someone I love. But after he learned of my anxiety, I loved him even more because he surprisingly tried to understand. He makes effort to learn what I need. And he doesn’t look at my anxiety and see weakness….. he sees strength
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Thanks. I’m glad you have someone like that in your life. We all need people like that but they’re not easy to find…
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Nothing wrong with being weak at times. With someone you trust, at least. 😊
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At times… I’m not sure if I’m only weak at times… I kind of think I am all the time…
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I bet you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for. 😊
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I bet you’re crazy. 😛
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I can’t disagree with that. But it doesn’t mean I’m wrong. 😃
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Love the poem Sandra.
It’s really not a bad thing for someone, or indeed everyone, to know that you are feeling weak, or vulnerable, or totally lost. The more open you are, the better people can support you, and help you.
Hugs as always.
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I just wish I didn’t feel like that all the time… because I kind of do…
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I know, and I’m sorry there is nothing I can do to help, apart from offering remote hugs.
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Nice…
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💙
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Beautifully written!!
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Thank you!
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soo beautifull poem👌👌….true feelings
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Thank you.
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welcome😄😄
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Never hide. Weak? To feel to love is strength.
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I do agree… one should not hide. Oh, but, I have moments when all I feel is weak. Thank you for turning that around on me…
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Huh?
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I just meant… I have moments where I feel weak… but you said to feel love is strength.
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To show love is strength. To be not afraid and feel vulnerable is strength. To be able to accept “I might get hurt” Is strength. Actually accepting love is the greatest strength there is.
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