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 © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 1:01 AM
A beautiful poem of introspection. Well done, Christopher.
Faulkner Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 10:05 AM
I married a "shy guy" and I think they are the best - I love your line "just scrub the stains and you'll find something divine" - take care-
Goss Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Thank you!
Roper Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 9:30 PM
I love your uplifting Biography, Christopher, there is always time to change it's in never to late.. Eve
Goss Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Thank you for reading!
Allison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 5:38 PM
what a wonderfully uplifting poem for the shy guys and girls out there - one thing for sure Christopher you have a confidence in your writing that many would envy:-) I since I started writing poetry in 2013 and posting on soup in 2014 i am soaring high and liken my journey to being like I have emerged like a butterfly from a chrysalis and have a self confidence i never had before!!! hugs Jan xx
Goss Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 7:23 PM
Thank you!
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