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By Rick Henry Christopher Published 3 years ago 1 min read
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I'm afraid

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Rick Henry Christopher

Writing fulfills my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.

I’m an open book. I’m not afraid to show my face or speak my mind

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  • Debbi Lonmonabout a year ago

    Interesting. Made me think :-)

  • SAME.

  • Mother Combs2 years ago

    short and to the point. can feel the fear in those two words.

  • Aren't we all? It simply means you're paying attention.

  • Gerald Holmes3 years ago

    Perfect--------------------------------------- -----------------------------

  • Test3 years ago

    Don't be afraid. Here is a light. :-)

  • Tiffany Gordon3 years ago

    God has you Rick!!!!

  • Kristen Balyeat3 years ago

    Hope you’re alright, Rick! 🙏🏽

  • Lamar Wiggins3 years ago

    🙏💖😕💖💖💖🙏😕😶

  • Novel Allen3 years ago

    Lots of 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗. Let peace like a river, attendeth your soul It will be well, with your soul It is well, with your soul May Hugs and peace soothe your heart. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Hugs to your mom.

  • J. S. Wade3 years ago

    Fear not, you are not alone. 🥰

  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    Interesting 🧐 I hope you are safe. This is like a mystery code or something .

  • Hope things are okay with you Rick. Sending you and your Mom lots of love and hugs ❤️

  • Diani Alvarenga3 years ago

    Is this a type of poem we’re it’s just one small sentence and depending on the person different things come to mind? I When I read it, it made me think of my fears if I don’t fulfill my goals.

  • Kendall Defoe 3 years ago

    Disgusting...yet true... :)

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