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Crowds
As I snake my way past crowds
I bow my head
and hope
that no one I offend
I say sorry for every contact
every brush of a sleeve
I'm sorry
so sorry
pardon me
exhaling so many apologies
it's the air I that I breathe.
I'm sorry that I am flesh and bone
physically present to touch you
sorry for my body's contact unto yours
sorry I am here
sorry I am occupying your space
sorry for the footsteps I leave where I stand
so sorry I exist
go ahead
push
and shove
"I'm sorry"
9
I want to be a helpful person, dependable. Unfortunately for me, I always manage to get in the way. My methods for completing any task are normally much more complicated than is necessary. I work better alone. My mind becomes increasingly more muddled as my audience grows. More eyes intensify my paralyzed state. Thinking is impossible. I sound more intelligent on paper, where I have had the time and composure to arrange my thoughts. When faced with a task in public view, I am most likely to spout off an endless ream of “I’m sorry”s for every little mistake I make and to become to frazzled to properly function.
keskhea