Karen-Marie McPherson
Dipping my toes in
Feeling a whirl of anxiety
That avoidant part I know and loathe so much
Wanting to belong yet wanting to hide
But hellos, glances, smiles and processing help more then anyone could have known
Now left with a sense of connection and that maybe just maybe I could have a place in this world
No longer tentatively dipping my toes in but not yet fully emerging myself
Sitting with my curiosity