Hi. I'm new here and just getting familar with EC. I like it here, so much to take in and so many to learn from. I'd thought I'd share a bit of myself with you all in an effort to help break the ice. First off, I'm a late-bloomer with coming to terms with my sexuality and I deal with life long battles of depression in part. When I am down though, I can be quite creative. It helps me focus on being productive, which is important with depression. I choose to write lyrics and poems as sort of a theraputic thing for myself. Although I don't usually share my stuff, I was reading some of the intimate stories and struggles so many of you have shared and I became overwhelmed with how much of what I was reading reminded me of me (only hidden) and how I admire and envy the younger generations for not being afraid as I have, nearly my whole life, in acknowledging who you are - Kuddos to all of you! I mean that from the bottom of my heart - I wish I could have been that way so much earlier in life during those times. After reading some of the posts here, I had to stop and write the following - Its meant to serve only as a reminder for myself, for when I feel lost again, but then it occurred to me that perhaps there are folks here that can find something in it for themselves too - and that's why I'm sharing. Please enjoy and thanks for reading. The Threshold I believe that I have always known - The truth I fear to be shown. And as I wipe away another tear - I ponder over what it is I fear. Do I fear my family, society and friends? Or perhaps is it just their blinded opinions. It is because of fear, that I’ve held myself back - Hell, I even married out of the courage I lack. My whole life I felt I’ve had to hide - To conceal my true feelings as I lied. And so, out of habit, I have lived in my mold - Fearing to step over, the closeted threshold. But now I realize, That I must step out - To save myself and wash away doubt. For there was a time for me to deny - But now its time to live and not to cry. Copyright © 2008 SWIG-Hijinx
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your poetry. Parts of it speak directly to the feelings and fears I have had for the last number of years. I hope you'll enjoy your stay with us. EC is an amazing place.....Welcome to Empty Closets!
Hi and Welcome to empty closets!! And thank you for sharing your poetry!! It was great!! Hope to see you around:smilewave
Thanks again everybody, for the warm welcome. :icon_bigg LoveJames - Thanks babe! That was very sweet.