A Shy Guy Can Survive
I've lamented my own existence for years
Evidenced by my tears and fears
I gave a damn too much what other people thought
Wondering in me what they might have ever sought
I lost myself in the wicked ways of this life
Sealing the chains and feeding my own strife
But I'm tired of all the games and the blame
I've lost years of my life to lame shame
Allow me to articulate that I am a man with flaws
But that doesn't mean I deserve life's cold jaws
I've got a lot to offer this world both inside and out
So I'm tired of living in a cloud of doubt
This new veil has been lifted like a lifelong curse
As I spill my soul to write a brand new verse
No more crying and debating and hating my fortunes
I'll create my own luck as I sing happy tunes
In rhyme I feel in time a shy guy's heart can shine
Just scrub the stains and you'll find something divine
I've got a golden heart that's been sullied too long
And I'll be damned if I don't take a stand and say I belong
Just give me a chance to show I haven't lost a step in this dance
Because with confidence I'm ready to look for romance
And I'm sure I'll fall aplenty even with this new guise
But guys all I can say is my eyes are locked on the skies
And as I wind down this last spoken word write
My hands are trembling but I'm ready to fight
My eyes are filled with tears but I'm filled with might
I've lamented my own existence for years
Evidenced by my tears and fears
But I'm here to say that a shy guy can't just survive
In this cold world he will also thrive
Copyright © Christopher Goss | Year Posted 2018
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