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This is excellent!!

I've always been naturally shy, especially with intimacy or romance.  My family wasn't particularly touchy-feely, neither were my friends, and even with romantic partners in university I was a bit shy.  Something like dancing lessons was super confronting, but I gradually got used to  being physically close to people, either platonically or romantically.

I know that's not really what your poem is about, but that's what I thought about... I wanted to hug my friends or partners, but I needed that consistency and the small steps in order to feel comfortable doing so. Even know I'm still weird with my family.

I love this!  My experiences very much echo this sentiment, as well.  I have also felt as I get older I forget about what society dictates as normal and just go with my own flow.  I'm definitely one that takes time to ease into any type of relationship, but when I do I'm fiercely loyal!

I like the way you explain the entire reasoning behind your poems. It is like you are opening your personal thoughts and feelings to the world and inviting people to get to know who you are on a personal level. It is also nice to know that not everyone gives in to societal pressures. Most of societal ideas are simply fads anyway, and what is 'in' or acceptable one day is not acceptable somewhere else or in another time. I've always believed that we should be ourselves and not necessarily bow down to ideas that go against our own. Most people choose to be followers. I generally choose my own path, regardless of whether it follows the crowd or not.

That a lovely piece that you wrote there and I loved how you explained it. That's true in life always go on your own pace and if you think it's not for you just walk out of it. Thank you so much for sharing us your inputs and Have a great day!