Shy

Taken as an instinct of being

Causing a reluctant air of silence

And coming with forms of mood

Without any sense of control

Bringing mind and body to standstill

Leaving you pacified by your own self

Is a word called shy!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Austin Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 3:01 PM
It's kinda like, I'm o.k., about you I'd rather not say. congrats on the selection. daver
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August 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
OLAJIDE, congratulations with your featured poem of the week. :-) Always~PD
Anish Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM
You describe the emotion well. Welcome to Poetry Soup! How is the weather in Nigeria? It has been hot here in New York City. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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