Together Alone (poem) by Tina E Millner on AuthorsDen

Together Alone
by Tina E Millner → (All Poetry by Tina E Millner)
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I can't speak for the men but I know most women experience this when a dream is about to become a reality.
He finally said the words, Words I have wanted to hear, Words I have been afraid to hear Just two very small words. "This Saturday" Applicable words Considering what has transpired Between two who have yet to meet. Is he as apprehensive as I, Does he suffer anxiety Does he dread it as much as he desires Is the want tangled up in fear? We share so much in mind Experience the same dreams Want the same destination I Need this to be right. We know what the other wants Feel each other's needs I am anxious to give to him To wallow in his strength. Then why do I feel like a school girl? Must get my nails done What do I wear Will we have things to talk about? All that school girl nervousness Is so unimportant.... A journey I cannot take Cannot walk that road again. And yet, my mind is in a jumble I want this so Need this so Must bury my weakness My weakness of self doubt. Can I be all he thinks I am Will I fill his desires? I need him to want me again I will make him want me again. I am who he thinks I am I can keep his interest His desire for me will be strong He will want no other Together we will be alone In a society that frowns Upon two who reach out And make internet fantasy a reality tina millner, 1999

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on March 12, 2008

Great write. I love the way you led me through the whole process. Internet love is frowned on because of the number of deaths that have occurred. I hope yours blossoms and is the real thing. Liz

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

...you weave a web of postive anxieties...and online...between the lines...make real...the wishes only two can know...here in pen...alone.
very well written piece Tina...
John

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 4, 2008

Anxiety filled write through the internet, a new wave way of dating I take it. Guess I am still old school, preference is for face to face, but I do understand....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Tina,
I experienced these same anxieties, just last month. It is so easy, I guess, to know someone through phone calls, e-mails, etc. but be so apprehensive about spending time with them, in person. In my case, I had met the individual before and we were offline friends, first. That being said, we had not seen each other in quite some time and people change. Fortunately, in my case, the day was perfect and lived up to the expectations I had envisioned in my mind.

You captured the emotional aspect of this poem and topic, very well.

Thanks,
Jill

Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams

Reviewed on March 3, 2008

This poem so well describes the insecurities and doubts and negatives that nearly socially paralize us vs. the desire, need, and comulsion to commune with others on a sexual, intimate, intense level that only two can usually share. I love it. Great write.

Love,
Kathy