Shy Girl

Don’t you dare ask me that question,

I beg of you, stop looking at me.

All of you stop!

Just leave me be.

I couldn’t even if I wanted to,

I’m not mean

I’m not crazy

How dare you say that I’m selfish,

I’m trying my best but can’t you see?

Clearly it’s killing me.

There is no shame in my honest silence,

Unlike the provocative lies you spew

Day after day

Pretending that you are good,

Fibbing that you’re okay.

I don’t lie like that,

Completely invisible when I lie flat,

Talk to me,

Set me free,

For I am she, 

She with no name,

No chance of fame,

When you speak the tears will flow,

I promise this is not a show.

All the horror stories that I hear,

What is audible,

And being noticed,

THAT is my one true fear.