• manitheawesome submitted a contest entry to Group logo of Write a poem or letter about one way you feel misunderstoodWrite a poem or letter about one way you feel misunderstood 2 months, 4 weeks ago

    Quiet

    I don’t really talk that much
    Unless I’m excited about something
    I’m usually too busy listening
    Listening to the people in front of me
    And listening to the words in my head
    It’s a lot to process

    And then there’s the anxiety
    The generally low hum of shakiness in my body
    I got myself to stop overthinking as much
    But the feeling remains
    Especially when I talk

    I usually seem so calm cool and collected
    But inside I’m scared
    Scared people will get tired of me
    Scared I’m too annoying
    Scared to take up space in my large body

    I’m working on it though
    I’m trying to put myself out there more
    I’m trying to be more confident
    I think I used to be confident
    But then some people disappointed me
    And I got depressed
    And now I’m trying to find myself again
    Since I’m finally happy

    I’m not the same person
    And it sucks ‘cause she was cool
    I miss her
    But this new version of me
    She’ll be even better

    Imani Kibler

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    • Imani, I can relate to so much of what you wrote in this poem. I’m also quiet, and people often mistake it for aloofness. In reality, I’m just listening and taking in what others are saying. I also struggle with confidence and have to make an effort to put myself out there. Your dedication to being a better version of yourself inspires me! Thank you for sharing your experience.

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