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Talking to You

by Ken Harnisch

You know, talking to you

I get the sense

You wish I didn’t care so much

You are, after all, so sane;

A practical mass

Someone very rooted in yourself

And it’s kind of embarrassing to know

Someone’s there to pick you up

Even when you never fall.

 

Well, I got news for you

I feel the same way

I twist my lips in awkwardness

Every time you tell me

That you know me well.

 I mean, be real,

Who wants to be known like that?

But this is also true

Secretly, I love the fact you do.

And Secret number two:

Don’t ever stop, no matter what I say.

Just as I’ll never stop for you.

 

11/03/2000

Author's Note: Always, for the words of wisdom when i need them...

Posted on 08/28/2003
Copyright © 2026 Ken Harnisch

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Quinlan L Gibson on 08/28/03 at 03:24 PM

hey, i benefit from these words too ya know! This is a great battle between comfort and fear. Nice work.

Posted by Melissa Arel on 08/28/03 at 03:32 PM

I've never seen this one before! ..and I thought I've read all your writings :)

Posted by Kate Demeree on 08/28/03 at 10:37 PM

*soft smile*... I recall this one... Loved it the first time.. and still do.

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