A convention of Poemhunters <br />sounds very interesting <br />to me! <br />Aren't most poets introverts? <br />Will we find the silence deafening? <br />Those who feel comfortable <br />behind the security <br />of a computer screen <br />may find an in-your-face gathering <br />frightening! <br />I'm not very outgoing <br />in crowds. <br />(shocking!) <br />Will it be uncomfortable <br />to meet the people <br />who have seen my soul <br />naked? <br />Not only have they heard about <br />my demons... <br />they've been introduced to them. <br />What if they've made friends <br />with those demons? <br />Would I know? <br /> <br />Would I even have the courage <br />to step out <br />from behind the screen? <br />If not, I would miss out on meeting <br />some of the most precious people <br />I've ever known. <br /> <br />Am I the only one <br />that feels ''nervous'' at the thought <br />of standing in front of <br />of those eyes <br />that have seen more weakness <br />from me than strength? <br />I'm afraid I would have to fight back <br />tears....but, would they be of joy? <br />of sadness? <br />of shame?<br /><br />Mary Nagy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-poemhunter-convention-makes-me-nervous/
