Excuse me

Our approach to life
can be so easily
misunderstood
by others.

In an effort
to do one thing,
it can be interpreted
by others,
as something totally different.

I feel rather insecure
in the presence of others,
to the extent that,
I tend to avoid them.

I think that
I am not interesting
or worthwhile,
and usually do not want
to interrupt
or bother others.

In an effort
not to disturb them,
my actions
can be interpreted
as being aloof.

(continues in the book)

© Gary Dodd 2003

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