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Shy Me
Truth be told
i am bold,
within, without any presence
i find my essence.

At the word go,
am talented.
Placed before an audience, am tainted,
it's never what I wanted.

Heart racing, a distinct pulse,
dripping flaws.
On the floor, that of concrete
oh, now it's shaking
Boldness now quaking
Readiness has fallen
fallen too deep into my throat.

At times am a funny cunt
In a hunt,
my skills would count.
A count,
1, 2, ..
but before the gun,
my bravery is long gone.

Back being a shy me
mimicking the childish me
shying away from the truth
The simple truth

'It doesn't matter if am not alone'
In a crowd,
I should be proud
Of my gift, the gift of life
bequeathed me by my precious guard,
guardian of the universe.

I shan't shy
Pedestals should be placed high
from on high,
I should say "hi"
Of my life, "I won't be shy!"

Why, why shall I shy?
I shy no more
For more is expected of me
I will give all of me
Positive me, the bold me.

© Wils
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