bending over and taking it

Worried

8/6/2015

256. Past

Worried

Worried

If you see me
and my face looks worried
and not so great,
hold off before you judge too harshly.
I’ve been taught to smile and have a good attitude
while infinite screws are in place
to make my life difficult, almost impossible.
What you see might be a last stand,
an act of courage, even a rebellion,
to honestly look as I feel,
instead of having to smile
while I’m forced to bend over
and take it.

2 Comments

Maggie

8/19/2015 04:35:57 am

There's an expression used in modern stylish young women's society called RBF. It stands for Resting Bitch Face. I'm sure you've seen it - a look in an attractive woman's face that looks mean, unhappy or ready to lash out. It's a real thing; the woman can't help it. It's the face she has when she relaxes the muscles of her face. So don't be mad at RBF.

steve

8/19/2015 06:42:09 am

no not familiar with RBF. And now I know the rest of the story.
No, I won't judge too harshly but thanks for warning.

Worried

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Steven B. Nussdorf records his lifelong search to find meaning outside of the normal channels. He uses writing, poetry, and drawing to document this effort.

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