I am shy and courageous

I wonder if anyone thinks the same way I do.

I hear a piercing silence running through my mind.

I see pain in people's eyes.

I want someone to understand.

I am shy and courageous.

I pretend that I'm happy everyday.

I feel alone all the time.

I touch the stars with my mind.

I worry when I don't think I'm good enough.

I cry when I'm confused, frustrated, and when I feel as if nothing is right.

I am shy and courageous.

I understand that I can't possibly be anywhere close to perfect.

I say that time will heal most wounds.

I dream of accepting myself for who I am.

I try to stay strong.

I hope I'll find someone who will love me for me.

I am shy and courageous.