Anti-social Butterfly |
It's almost that time of year again for me. My vacation will soon be over and I'll have to work with people, again. I prefer dealing with imaginary characters because I know I am anti-social. I wasn't always like that, but since I'm dealing with a different culture, I find it easier to keep to myself than accidentally insult someone. I wonder how many other people feel like this.
Anti-social
Butterfly
By Nomar Knight
I here you claim to
be anti-social
So you sit away from
everyone
Eat alone as if
you're hoping
To become invisible
I see you! Do you
see me?
You react with
disdain
When our peers
gossip
You're about respect
Afraid to get burned
I see you! Do you
see me?
Pretty people try
and say hi
Your mouth curves
Eyes wander round
Thinking why do they
bother
I see you! Do you
see me?
Sometimes you forget
And smile at someone
Say the nicest
things
Yet I wonder why
you're alone
I see you! Do you
see me?
You may think you're
fooling
Everyone who glances
at you
Not realizing I know
a secret
You're a kind soul
I see you! Do you
see me?
Don't have to be
afraid
Though we are human
You may get hurt
If you decide to
care
I see you! Do you
see me?
So be prepared
For I'm a coming
To bug you until
We become friends
because
I see you! Now look
at me!
©2011 Nomar Knight. All rights reserved.
A Knight Chills Poem.
I fall in the introverted side most times, too. Although, it's claimed I'm borderline.
ReplyDeleteAny rate, I related to the images and sentiments in your poem. Nice work.
Love your poem, Nomar!
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I am an introvert who kicked himself in the ass one day and said,"Get with it Bozo!" In the face is still tough because I stutter, but I'm working on it. Online is a snap because it's so easy to just jump right in. My fingers don't stutter on the keyboard.
I know what you're saying about different cultures. In China, the words for pheasant and hooker are very close. Watch what you order at a restaurant.
Blaze
LOL Wonderful Blaze! Yes, the internet gives introverts a confidence that they would be hard pressed to have in the flesh & blood world. I'm also aware of different meanings in word play when it comes to cultures.
ReplyDeleteM Pax, thanks for commenting. I'm sure you're not borderline darling, but more of a writer and we all tend to cherish our alone time since that's when we are at our creative best.
Have a great day you two!
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