Do Not Be Scared

Don't Be Scared

Upon me few people have lingering effect.
With experience learns spirit to detect.
Whether it's times, or world, it's rare
to find people who have depth and care.
You, one of few, remain so long in mind,
sharing reminds me for what I've pined.

I pine for honesty, the joy of truth...
even in art, music, and rhyme, forsooth.
I yearn for a non-defensive relationship
where competence and goals aren't whip...
not affront to status, nor ego threat.
To historic gender issues we've no debt.

You're warm, generous, courteous, kind,
on top of, despite your intellect I find.
How rare and wonderful such combination!
Your friendly acceptance gives elation.
Seems we've never enough time to talk...
so many issues... none that we yet balk.

Plus, like feelings lingering of a dream
into soul your voice drills a laser beam
with sincerity, sweet timbre and tone.
I hear it days, regret 'twas only phone.

Don't be nervous, you need not be scared
for nothing is owed of feelings dared.
But I can't say nothing... you know.

This missive's helping friendship grow.
Take care that to share is a fair dare!

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