Grin and bare it

I watched you as you viewed me

I thought how foolish we act

You not being able to interact with me

And me getting irritated that I made it easy for you to follow

But you fail to cut through your protection and say hello

 I understand somewhat

How daily chores and job, preconceived behaviors

Pull you away from being social

I sometimes laugh at your cowardness

Then I exhale and shake it off

I too am particular who I offer my hand to

I have also viewed many I found interesting

But found no reason to reach out

To those I have tapped on the shoulder

Stirred up a response then you just backed away

I’m still shaking my head grinning at you