Courageous Enough

When you pass by,

you will sigh a small “hi.”

and

(of course),

I may not be near–

enough to respond

and 

(of course), 

I may not hear–

enough to yawn

 

Yet

(of course),

I may not fear– 

For your smile can make all the difference.

 

So perhaps I’ll reply–

If you’re courageous enough to try

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Amalie@kua

VT

15 years old

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