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Poem Summary

Afraid of commitment is a poem about how she feels each moment when she shares it with him. She desires him and wants him to be part of her life, but the feeling scares the socks off her feet. She fears being hurt by love and drowning in her tears.

"So Scared Of Loving You" by Miriam

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Afraid of Commitment

Her passion reaches out touching the fruit

dangling in front of her eyes,

feeling warm in his embrace

desiring his path to merge with hers.

Her heart feels happy

wanting him each day,

but loving him scares the socks

right off her feet,

for she fears falling off a high cliff

with no branch to rescue her,

drowning in a sea of tears.

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© 2020 BRENDA ARLEDGE

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 02, 2020:

Rosina,

The fear is normal but it's not easy to take that leap of faith.

I hope today is treating you well.

Rosina S Khan on December 01, 2020:

Fear of commitment in a relationship is normal. We all experience it and get by it. I am sure she will soon learn to embrace it and get over with it. Best of luck!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Laurie,

Thanks.

I imagine alot of us can feel these thoughts.

Enjoy your day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Pamela,

Thank you.

Yes, we have a tendency to listen to our inner fears.

Have a great day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Gypsy,

Thank you so much.

Take care.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Peggy,

You are right. Life has at to offer if one takes the leap of faith.

Thanks and take care.

Laurie S Novak from Michigan on December 01, 2020:

I can relate, totally. Thank you for sharing.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on December 01, 2020:

I enjoyed this poem, Brena. Fear motivates people in so many ways. You expressed that very well.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Manatita44,

Lol! I had to chuckle...but yes, there are a few insecure thoughts hiding there.

Have a fantastic day!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 01, 2020:

Nella,

Thank you.

I guess it does touch upon emotions...fear, happiness, joy, love..etc

Glad you enjoyed it.

Have a great day.

Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on December 01, 2020:

Nice write and very expressive,

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on December 01, 2020:

Some people fear commitment so much that they miss out on some of the best things that life has to offer.

manatita44 from london on December 01, 2020:

Insecurity is a big one for many! We are all so fragile! Nicely expressed.

Nella DiCarlo from Guelph, Ontario on December 01, 2020:

I liked this poem Brenda, touches on many emotions.