Talking with Strangers - Miya Folick

Today I talked to a semi-stranger

A girl that I sorta know

But every encounter at the corner grocery

Holds potential for our relationship to grow

And half of my brain was totally afraid

That she’d hate me, never want to see me again

And half of my brain was equally afraid

That she’d like me, want to be my friend

I am learning to love

I am learning to let myself be loved

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

Yesterday I was anxious and alone

So I called a friend to make me feel okay

And for a moment, I found myself angry at him for offering help

When I should have just been grateful for what he gave

I am learning to love

I am learning to let myself be loved

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

Be gentle with me

I might not be ready

Be gentle with me

I might not be ready

I am learning to love

I am learning to let myself be loved

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?

How did I miss this lesson when I was young?