When I was first on radio
someone called in
and called me
narcissistic.
I had to look
it up.
I am so afraid
of me
how could I be
full of me?
I learned
to stop speaking
in me and mine
but I was
thirsty to learn
and unashamed
to ask.
Was it narcissistic
to say
Teach me?
Soon radio friendships
grew and they
taught me
and I am still
learning and
grateful.
He called back
one day
to say, Kathy
you are you.
I am sorry and
glad
you are you.
No, thank you.
Still learning
through the bits
and pieces of
random people
in and out of
my life.

@copyright KathyThayneHerman 1-29-2012

It will be a little while before I add more poetry and prose. My hand is troublesome and cataracts make it hard to go through my papers and transfer them. I am getting them gathered together so they'll be ready to go.

It is 1-09-2012 I have tried time and again to write but my mind grabs my hands and says, Not now. But, isn't it time for me to win the battle? Isn't it me who benefits from the release of so many thoughts? I've begun collecting my works again to post. This is my medicine. I hope this is no foolhardy post because my heart is truly in it. Time will tell.