Tag: nerves

Allie the Anxious Alligator

Anthony3 Comments
Art by Marco Antonio Rodriguez

Allie was nervous sometimes beyond belief

From her green tail to her 80 sharp teeth.

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She felt scared around strangers and those she knew.

So scared she didn’t know what to do.

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Since she was a little hatchling

Anxiety has been a constant thing.

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But Allie longs to have more fun

To play with alligator friends under the sun.

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She tries to be brave as much as she can

But those butterflies in her tummy get out of hand.

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Life can be hard, cruel, and unfair

Especially for alligators that really care.

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Allie’s friends do often help her out

Reassuring her which friendship is all about.

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Each day forward her bravery less wavers

Encountering a new adventure she savors.

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Just take it easy one day at a time

With each, one less mountain to climb.

-aaa

Originally Published 06/03/2024

Blind Date

Anthony16 Comments

Polarized and charged like an ion 

Proceeding, with the ferocity of a lion.

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Into danger without a thought

Excepting what fate brought.

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Moving without hesitation

Lacking any consternation.

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Until the task at hand is through

Nothing else will possibly do.

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Focus now we’re almost here 

Gather your wits, dispel fear.

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Taking steps forward, more and more

You’ve nearly reached her front door.

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Pressing the bell, immense anticipation

She appears with a smile to your elation.

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She follows you to your car as you implore

Dinner and discussions, are next in store.

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You grab her door as she gets in 

Gently closing it behind her, safely within.

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Do your best to get your bearings

Immense beauty, and that perfume she’s wearing. 

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You reel around to the driver’s side 

Silently content you cleaned your ride.

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Fingers crossed, now without fright

You pull away, to the awaiting night…

-AAA 10/19/2024 

Allie the Anxious Alligator

Anthony7 Comments
Art by Marco Antonio Rodriguez

Allie was nervous sometimes beyond belief

From her green tail to her 80 sharp teeth.

–

She felt scared around strangers and those she knew.

So scared she didn’t know what to do.

–

Since she was a little hatchling

Anxiety has been a constant thing.

–

But Allie longs to have more fun

To play with alligator friends under the sun.

–

She tries to be brave as much as she can

But those butterflies in her tummy get out of hand.

–

Life can be hard, cruel, and unfair

Especially for alligators that really care.

–

Allie’s friends do often help her out

Reassuring her which friendship is all about.

–

Each day forward her bravery less wavers

Encountering a new adventure she savors.

–

Just take it easy one day at a time

With each, one less mountain to climb.

-aaa