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The disease called shy

You have my voice that sings My eye’s that love to see My heart beating when it believes My hand writing poetry of what should be My steps walking boldly thinking of thee My minds consumption of vast amounts of time My work that tries providing Any attention that I can find A victim of love Happily and sadly am I I am like Samson Believing every lie Being like Romeo I’d surely die What a substance is love As reachable as the sky With fears and rejection That might cause my demise My childish suffering This disease called shy Yet monotheistic my soul Itself cries Day after day this feeling Will not die Only one half of what God says am I Could you go with us, My God and I Could you put your hand under my thigh Let me promise before I die The climb of the mountian That reaches your sky

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Date: 11/20/2023 12:35:00 PM
So many lost moments, I’ve never thought of shyness as a disease. An interesting perspective.
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Date: 11/18/2023 4:18:00 PM
Very well written and expressed ... I, too, suffer from "the disease called shy". I always have and probably always will. Its something you never really get over, unless you are with someone who you can trust and be comfortable with ... May you find such a person to love :)
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Date: 11/22/2023 12:53:00 PM
Looking at your picture I wonder why.
Date: 11/18/2023 2:49:00 AM
Lovely piece. I never imagined that you could be a shy person. Learn something new every day. Take care
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Date: 11/14/2023 5:06:00 AM
Being shy is inherited, it can be helped though with some counseling plus some medication. However, I think being shy helps a person to write. So, keep writing. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 11/14/2023 12:03:00 AM
I adore this intimate writing. Word choice and rhyme with an engaging romantic subject! Perfect. A fav for me!
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Date: 11/13/2023 12:40:00 AM
I believe some groups deal with shyness. You should try to stand and talk. Blessings.
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Date: 11/12/2023 5:41:00 PM
a touching reflective poem as you perhaps are thinking about a child realizing you're not Samson but you do your best to provide. This line especially touched me: Day after day this feeling Will not die Only one half of what God says am I. I think we all have similar doubts and concerns from time to time. Your poetic voice is filled with vulnerable. I respect that virtue. Well done. enjoy your week, Sara
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