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INTROVERTED!

Contributed by Bizzy on Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 02:05:00 PM in AEST
Topic: AngryPoetry



Introverted!
An abnormality!
Its not the way I'm supposed to be!
I've been described in unpleasant sounding words.
In them, I heard subtle messages
that I was imperfect, or, at least, incomplete!
My character was defined in the past more than now,
but, I still remember,...
shy,... timid,... overly sensitive,...
anti-social,...
too absorbed in my self, a vanity,...
no common sense,... frivolous,...
accused of thinking in fairy tales,...
no sense of reality!
Like a victim, my life went out of control.
I was nervous,... depressed,...
bordering on insanity.
I saw myself in things I read
about persons with milk-toast personalities.
or a drab, mousey, little woman,...
a door mat to wipe your feet on.
Things seemed to say
that the way I was then
was not a good way to be socially.
This affected me,
both, physically and emotionally
because I believed it to some degree,
so I fought myself desperately.
I determined to dig for information
and insights
to correct my faults and heal myself
physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I felt very deeply my own dark disappointment
of my perceived condition,
primarily my abnormal personality.
Also, I was angry at you
because, as I was, you didn't value me
and you didn't judge important all the things I like to do.
"So!" I thought,
"So, what if I'm not the same as you!"
Oh, yes!
I recognize your character strengths and skills
are essential and appreciated
throughout the world.
That's great!
Be you!
But, I don't see whats so wrong about me being me!
You've not been treating me lovingly.
I think, if you cared for me,
would not you accept and applaud my individuality?
It took me a long while to sort through this junk;
now I've come to satisfaction finally!
I can see that some of my pain in interacting socially
was because I perceived myself as an abnormality!
Well!
Let's return to that nasty word, 'introverted.'
I'll agree that I am that!
The reason I'm not socially aggressive is
introverted needs time alone to be.
It's okay with me that you're an extrovert;
the world needs extroverts.
They make things run smoothly
or if there's a wrong to be righted,
they may behave rebelliously.
An extrovert can make us laugh,
and entertain us hilariously.
I don't really expect much admiration from you
although I believe you'd be lost without me.
I think you need an introvert
to do for you the things I do.
I think that here I must confess
that in my martyrdom of self-pity,
I resent it when
I'm unrecognized for what I give to you.
I confess I'm happiest
when I'm doing things for me
as I wander through my day creatively,
when I lose track of time
while involved in a project, passionately,
because it's so meaningful to me.
Now, when I'm brave enough,
I do my thing
inspite of the more outspoken population's general perception
that what I do is mere frivolity!
Introverted?
Yes!
Maybe not as much as I once was,
but basically.
I don't believe my differences make me an abnormality!
I'm feeling rather comfortable.
I like what I am.
Being introverted has done alot for me!

Gloria Faye Reida Coykendall, April 24, 2003




Copyright © Bizzy ... [ 2003-04-24 14:05:00]
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Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Ilhar on Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 03:15:24 PM AEST
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I cannot imagine anyone thinking less of you my friend, I on the other hand have been accused of being too extroverted. So I guess people just need to label others. I think you are perfect as you are
Shari


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by kels497 on Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 05:23:20 PM AEST
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As i was reading this, i was thinking "If i didnt know better, I'd think this was written about me!" I can absolutely relate to this poem. I used to be teased..so shy and simply different. I tried to change myself for others, until i realized that it was the worst thing i could do.
"Its not the way I'm supposed to be!"
I can remember saying this to myself a thousand times over. Thank you for sharing this!
|Kelsey|


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by kels497 on Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 05:23:53 PM AEST
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As i was reading this, i was thinking "If i didnt know better, I'd think this was written about me!" I can absolutely relate to this poem. I used to be teased..so shy and simply different. I tried to change myself for others, until i realized that it was the worst thing i could do.
"Its not the way I'm supposed to be!"
I can remember saying this to myself a thousand times over. Thank you for sharing this!
|Kelsey|


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Saturday, 26th April 2003 @ 02:17:15 AM AEST
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Thank you for your kind acceptance, Shari. Life is. It reminds me of those lyrics,' I beg your pardon; I never promised you a rose garden.' Friend Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by venkat on Saturday, 26th April 2003 @ 03:35:24 AM AEST
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Dear Gloria, it annoys me.. who is that person that misjudged you..you are such a beautiful soul with purity and divine inspiration.. forget them.. leave them to lord's mercy.. this is however well written. best wishes.. venkat


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Monday, 28th April 2003 @ 08:49:02 PM AEST
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Thank you, kels, for reading and commenting.
I guess alot of people could relate to this, but at the time, we feel very alone... and insufficient, don't we? Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Monday, 28th April 2003 @ 08:50:49 PM AEST
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Oops! Your fingers must have 'stuttered'!!!
Been there, done that, too. Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Monday, 28th April 2003 @ 08:55:40 PM AEST
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Thank you venkat, but don't worry. Things have changed. 'Those' that said those things were very close to me. I've come to realize that they had problems of their own and their thinking was a bit mixed up, too. People change for the better most times, I believe.
Thanks for the comment. Gloria


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Apartment213 on Wednesday, 30th April 2003 @ 02:43:20 AM AEST
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i can relate i LOVE this poem way to go bizzy ur very talented


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Thursday, 8th May 2003 @ 06:34:26 PM AEST
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Hi, 213!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Thanks so much for reading it and making the nice comment. Your friend, Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by wolfflow on Friday, 16th May 2003 @ 07:48:37 PM AEST
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*smiles* Go Bizzy!!


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Monday, 19th May 2003 @ 06:55:26 PM AEST
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THANK YOU, WOLFFLOW! Sometime in June I hope to find time to post one I'm sure you will like,.... Grounded In Mother Nature. God bless you all to pieces! Love, Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Wrybod on Wednesday, 4th June 2003 @ 02:33:47 AM AEST
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Well sorted. Very shrewd and discerning. You have much in common with someone I know who has rebuilt herself with a great deal of courage

I'll vote it 5


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Wednesday, 4th June 2003 @ 10:46:17 PM AEST
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Hi, Wrybod! Thank you very kindly! Your pal forever!!!! Bizzy


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Wednesday, 4th June 2003 @ 11:01:41 PM AEST
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I love this poem, its great, it speaks the truth, be happy with who you are, although some take longer to get that message, and even though i believe it of others, i may not believe it of me....Great write!
- Becca


Re: INTROVERTED! (User Rating: 1 )
by Bizzy on Tuesday, 10th June 2003 @ 08:05:34 PM AEST
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Thank you, becca, for taking the time to comment. I'm so glad you liked it. Bizzy




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