#awkward poems on Hello Poetry

TheLees 2d

I try to speak, and my tongue tries to run,
and tends to trip when strong words come.

The rhythm and pace of his steps taste
like sweet songs that almost land with grace—
into your ears. But hopefully, you hear
the plopping of boots that my tongue tied loose.

Even when he trips and falls,
know that his words still risk it all.

When his dance becomes daring,
and his stutter turns to swearing,
his beat becomes apparent—

because no words, and no walk,
no pucker nor path
could portray the way my tongue trips up
taking to you at last.

#love #courage #stutter #awkward #shoot #brave #romantic #meaningful

silvervi Apr 18

Reminder #17

If it was incredibly uncomfortable, there is a big lesson behind it. You are growing.

Congratulations. You have officially exceeded your comfort zone.

#growth #selfguidance #allowtheuncomfortable #addressthediscomfort #uncomfortable #awkward #learning #selftrust

Elemenohp Apr 10

Fear.

It's never been like this before.
Not as far as I can remember.
Your words, your mind, your voice, your smile...
Familiarity, down to strange details.

The way I feel I can read your mind as you debate an approach.
The way you likely notice me, pretending to not notice you.
Yet we both avoid meeting a gaze as the distance closes...

Smile, greeting, small talk, laughter...

...Touch....

And time stops - if for at least a second.

...Breathe, smile, banter...
A few seconds of silence and I've tripped on the tension.

Quick diversion. depart.

#crush #love #dating #feelings #heart #mind #tension #awkward #cute

silvervi Mar 15

Insight #8

Experiences can be beautiful, fun, uncomfortable, awkward and embarrassing at the same time.

It's not black or white and that's what life is - it's a mix of many colours.

#insight8 #grateful #insight #life #thatslife #experiencing #awkward #beautiful

Yllu Minaré Mar 11

I Hate Math [Part 1]

Math is where we first met
I observed you from my seat,

Occasionally glancing at the door
Thought you were cute and cool

Oh no, you caught me staring!
Then... things took a weird turn
Suddenly you started reeling
As if having diarrhea and burn
Like a fish out of water, uneasy
While miming weirdly at me

Your eyes pointed at my paper,
Then a series of stupid motions
I had to lip read; you said “answer”
You gestured to copy my solution

Oh crap! Stop goading me please…
My emotions, bordered love and hate

Infatuation, now, transitioned to regret
You ignited an inner battle I can’t take

My grades here weren’t that high!
God, I’m no good with numbers!
I tried protesting, but your eyes…
They were pleading… I surrendered

#math #crush #conflict #awkward

Maria Feb 18

Shhh! It’s enough!

I’ve got to pull myself together.
I’m loss.
I’m scattered roughly by the wind,
Back and forth.
I’ve fallen to the ground, and all crows
Are on top.
They’re circling, circling, restless devils,
And don’t stop.
Shhh! Fly away! I’m going to.

I’ve got to restore myself to this body.
It’s the right way.
My body's awkward, enfeebled indeed –
Just get away!
I’ve lived in it, learnt a lot in it.
I swear!
I’ve loved, created, broken and lost, but lived
Just anywhere!
Shhh! Right-on. It’s my body.

It’s time to go out. There’s nothing to do here
At all.
No need to catch emptiness or uselessly freak
For all.
Believe, disbelieve, wait or don't wait
Any more.
It’s time to go out. I don’t want to stay here.
What for?
Shhh! It’s enough! I've got tired of lies.

#roughly #wind #crows #devils #restore #body #awkward #enfeebled #emptiness #freak

hsn Jan 14

sharing a space

an awkward feeling
that is buoyant belittlement
watching them converse
directly in front of me

im sharing a space
in contemplation
weither or not i
should leave or not

when u sit with your friend and their friend at the same time

#awkward

Madison Tomes Dec 2024

My anchor

Music
It gets me through,
Hearing others express how i feel
Grief
Confusion
Relationships
Friendships
All those…
more.

Expressions being expressed
Doesn't work
I speak in crushed riddles
With cracks
And quick unprepared responses
That were shoved out because i haven't spoke in hours
excited for company
came off awkward
Just liked the feeling of a conversation
Life is like that
And music lets me communicate and exist
It's what i lean on

this I wrote in middle school. I was so lonely so when I found out music helped I wanted to communicate that, thanks spotify (online music player) for being there.

#music #teenager #awkward #middleschool #school #expression #social #anxiety

David Plantinga Apr 2024

Suitors

A spinster from Flint once opined
In her day the suitors were kind.
Though sister was gone,
They didn’t stay long.
An overfull parlor can grind.

#courtship #parlors #awkward #limerick #humor