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I'm Afraid

Afraid of real love

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Comment from l.raven
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HI Waves, after Bobby(husband)died...I didn't really want to look...I took a chance after a long wait...in many ways...I wish I wouldn't have...but I guess this is lives journey...sigh...very well written you...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2017
    Life is a mystery of surprises joys, disappointments and sometimes serendipity you just got grab it with both hands and run with it

    thanks as always Linda for your continuing wonderful supportive reviews

    dip
reply by l.raven on 11-Nov-2017
    Amen...and you are so welcome my sweet friend...love Linda xxoo
Comment from Teri7
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This is another very well written poem about being afraid to fall in love. I could have used that growing up in my life. After being married thirty one years it is a comfortable and loving relationship. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    That's good to know Teri i have been married 34 years tomorrow

    thanks as always

    dip
Comment from BeasPeas
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You've dared to write a poem about a fear many are afraid of. What if they are in love alone? Horrible--what could be worse! I think you're talking about daring to be vulnerable and that's a scary place to me. Good job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    thank you so much Marilyn much appreciated

    dip
Comment from damommy
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When one's been hurt very badly, it's no wonder they don't want to give themselves to anyone again. Faith has been betrayed, and it's not an easy thing to recover.

You dealt well with this issue.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Thanks so much Yvonne Always appreciate your comments

    dip
Comment from Pantygynt
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I don't think you really believe what you have written here. But that doesn't matter. This will be recognised by many who are fearful of putting themselves under the spell of another for whatever reason. I love the middle stanza with its double rhymes. You are becoming quite the servant of formal poetry, Dip. Well done, fallin behind metre's lead.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    It's only a poem Panty but I am sure there are many out there who could relate.

    dip
Comment from Abby Wilson-hand
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ANOTHER GREAT WRITE THIS ONE
IS A FAVORITE BECAUSE IT SPEAKS OF
REAL LOVE NOT FAKE

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Thanks again Abby much appreciated

    dip
Comment from Asem.inspirations
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Good morning, DIP: I was wondering if you were really afraid and then I saw your author notes, but I know that you are happily married, too. It is sad though that there are many who do feel this way. It could be due to some tragedy that happened in a bad relationship or simply because they have witnesses love going bad all of the time. It's just sad for anyone to be afraid of love or afraid to love. Love is a wonderful thing. Your poem is great too.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Hi Tier I am sure my poem can relate to those who could be afraid of love the second time around Or simply someone who is afraid to commit

    Thanks as always Tier

    xdip
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
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After my age and marriages under my belt, I am afraid and this one really hits me where I know what you are talking about. Fear makes one shy of feeling

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Thanks Barb I hope it didn't hurt too much. thanks so much for commenting as always.
    dip
Comment from Sis Cat
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Sometimes a fear of love is a fear of commitment and of being disappointed again. This is especially true after a bad breakup as a person promises, "I will never do that again." It can be a fear of being hurt, or being vulnerable, of taking risks to open oneself to another. These are among many reasons people fear falling in love. There is also the sex/performance aspect of it and poor body image.

Your poem of a love-avoider pulled me in. The voice is direct:

I'm afraid of how I really feel
Afraid to show real love

This person also pooh-poohs real love as a figment of the imagination. I found that the more a person trash talks love, the more love he needs. This person is crying to be hugged. His speech is a pretense to hide a real desire for connection.

In terms of structure, I think this line would work smoother if you replace one word:

For lovers never know the game
(That) people often play

Thank you, Dip, for sharing and even more for caring.


 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Thank you as always Andre much appreciated

    dip
Comment from sandy montgomery
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It's a good powm about the fear some have of falling in love. Maybe we all have it at sometime or another. Good rhythm. No spag. Thank you for sharing your work.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2017

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2017
    Thank you as always Sandy

    dip