what does your “how are you?” really means I could take on the basic route and say “I’m fine thank you, how ‘ bout you?” or I could break it down to how bad my day went with work messing up with my stress level at the highest peak
and
I could maybe tell you I’m not really well and that I probably needed some rest oh, well I am not sure if that’s what you want to hear I really am not sure but yeah, I’m fine I always am
what does your “hey, just dropping by” means? I could take it easy and say “by all means come in” or I could break it down to details and say, a visit with some lovely good food would be much appreciated or maybe you can stay a bit longer this time watch some movies, or simply join me as I scribble over sweet nothings
or
maybe I could say, nahh I’m really not in the mood for social interactions right now I just needed to be alone, be alone with my thoughts, with my heart, with my soul oh, well I am not really sure if that’s what you want to hear, but please come in by all means
and hey,
have you ever wondered what my “how are you?” means, or what “just dropping by” for me is?
it means
a million over “I love you” a million over “I miss you”
how long has it been? I can’t remember I only have my memories of you, of you and your “how are you?” and “just dropping by”
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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That’s really lovely.
It’s a fact that people don’t really spend the time to really ask how somebody is and then listen to the answer and help if they can these days.
It’s also a fact people are more inclined to say ‘I’m fine’ when they’re really not.
This is a great post to show people the power of talking. Well done.
Aw, thank you Mason for sharing your lovely thoughts. I agree we don’t communicate our true feelings. We try to sugarcoat it hoping that they will be able to read between the lines.
I liked how you gave so much thought into the matter of fact questions Mich. Sometimes those questions they ask, seem very superficial as they don’t seem to be interested in our answer.
I can only give a puzzled look for the question “How are you?” if I am being authentic :)) I think it should not be used as a greeting haha. Your poem is lovely and very true about so many layers underneath the simple ordinary.
That is so true Val…we get this impression that somehow, they will be able to read between the lines..but truth is, they won’t so we just have to say it
Didn’t knew the ‘Hey! How are you?’ has such a profound meaning. Now I can understand that connection one forms without knowing how much the words start taking shape into something different and loving. Love it.
I try to make the best out of our current situation – pandemic.been missing some people already, with the travel restrictions visiting family members have became hard.. thank you Akhila..
michnavs 
That’s really lovely.
It’s a fact that people don’t really spend the time to really ask how somebody is and then listen to the answer and help if they can these days.
It’s also a fact people are more inclined to say ‘I’m fine’ when they’re really not.
This is a great post to show people the power of talking. Well done.
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Aw, thank you Mason for sharing your lovely thoughts. I agree we don’t communicate our true feelings. We try to sugarcoat it hoping that they will be able to read between the lines.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.😊😊😊
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Exactly, it’s time to talk honestly I think.
You’re welcome.
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thanks again Mason…
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Looking beneath the ordinary and seeing the special.
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exactly sadje…. thank you so much…
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You’re welcome ☺️
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Hey You… adore your self questioning process Mich .. and I think I’ve just found a song for your poem … 😉🤗😍
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Thanks Ivor ..you sent me the invoice?
I will listent to this song now..
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Yes .. invoice sent and book on the way 😊📕
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Aw ohh gonna check my email..yayy😊😊😊
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Yeah … Tullawalla is in the air … 🛩✈🚀
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😇😇😇🤗🤗🤗
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I completely agree with Mason. Those are two simple questions but the answers are really complicated. Beautifully written, Mich.
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Thank you so much Shweta…i am so glad you like it.😊😊😊
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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I liked how you gave so much thought into the matter of fact questions Mich. Sometimes those questions they ask, seem very superficial as they don’t seem to be interested in our answer.
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I agree with you Radhika…some questions may just be a question to get by for other, but for others however it could mean something…
Thank you Radhika😊
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not that i care
but i saw you standing there
flower in your hair
so i waved
and it meant the same thing
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Thank you for your lovely verses
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yw.
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Such simple questions but yet so difficult. Loved your poem it had so much depth in every stanza, Mich.
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Thank you so much Kamal…thank you i am grateful for your lovely thoughts always…😊😊😊
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You are always welcome dear Mich. Keep it going 😊😊😊💕💕💕
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You delved so much deeper for a superficial, rhetoric question. Beautifully expressed, Mich.
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Thanks a bunch Punam…so glad you like it😊😊😊
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My pleasure. 😊
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I can only give a puzzled look for the question “How are you?” if I am being authentic :)) I think it should not be used as a greeting haha. Your poem is lovely and very true about so many layers underneath the simple ordinary.
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Hahaha i can imagine you on that puzzled look..and yes, i also believe it should not be used as a form of greeting, cos you never know…
Thank you always..😊😊😊
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:)))
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Lovely poem by a beautiful poet😍
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Aw, thank you😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks Chuck😊😊😊
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Lovely poem! I loved it! ❤
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Thank you so much😊😊😊
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We often communicate on the superficial level when we really want to say what is on our heart!
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That is so true Val…we get this impression that somehow, they will be able to read between the lines..but truth is, they won’t so we just have to say it
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Didn’t knew the ‘Hey! How are you?’ has such a profound meaning. Now I can understand that connection one forms without knowing how much the words start taking shape into something different and loving. Love it.
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Yay, thank you so much Kritika so glad you like it…😊😊😊
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Welcome always 🙂 🙂
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So how are you mich..?
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I try to make the best out of our current situation – pandemic.been missing some people already, with the travel restrictions visiting family members have became hard.. thank you Akhila..
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Yep.. we have to move on..
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