Shy or Afraid?

Am I really shy or am I just afraid?

You can only be so shy.

I think honestly, I'm afraid.

Afraid of making mistakes, looking like a fool.

People laughing.

So what do I do? What I always do.

Single myself out away from every one and any situation.

Putting myself in a tight space.

Thinking to myself it's better if I do and say nothing.

So they can't say anything bad about me. Or make fun of me.

But this tight space is getting tighter and tighter everyday.

I think there's gonna be an eviction notice soon.

Behind this curtain, I see a vibrant, ambitious, young woman who's not afraid of anything.

I hope this curtain is removed soon.

Or I'll be living a life wondering "what if" to everything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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