In my shyness…
At times I retreat to my shell,
Clinging to the security of being alone.
In my shyness…
I can feel completely alone,
Although surrounded by people.
In my shyness…
I’m perceived as having a padlocked soul-
and few try to gain entry into my realm.
In my shyness…
Few will dare venture to really know me…
To hear my quiet voice or to really understand.
In my shyness…
I can have a myriad of words to say,
Yet, my sealed lips will not release them.
In my shyness…
The words I do speak will at times be jumbled-
And I will feel worse for having spoken them.
In my shyness…
I will be viewed as ‘stuck up’ and unfriendly,
Labeled bu the presumption of a troubled past.
Yet despite my shyness…
I will emerge from my shell-
And you may catch a glimpse of who I am.
And Despite my shyness…
I may put on a good front,
Disguising my innermort insecurites.
Despite my shyness…
A select few will manage to penetrate these walls,
With the sharing of time and the evolving of trust.
My shyness…
Frequently unrecognized, seldom understood-
A shackle, A haven, A veil.
6 comments
Beautiful. This is how I always feel.
Same here. Sometimes I feel like my life is ruled by it. But I am trying to break free of this curse. Maybe you should too? I say give it a try, only have one life to live, might as well take chances, hmm?
Shyness is so stereotypical in our world.
I am shy.
Everyone assumes I am a “nerd”.
I read and have glasses…
I am everything but a stereotypical nerd.
Our world is so shallow.
Don’t judge.
I know what you mean. Society has dropped so low. They stereotype everyone and anyone. It is not right. And they wonder why our suicide rates have gone up. It’s so cruel and heartless. My hope is for one day, people to stand up and say enough is enough.
If only my “nerd” story could have a happy ending..
Like a movie..
or a fairy tale..
But that will never happen.
Don’t lose hope. Everyone has a happy ending. It sometimes may not be what you expect. And it sure won’t just come to you. Work for it dear. Make your own fairytale ending. Show the world that you can. Take what you deserve.