An Orange Soul

I was trapped in a shell

Observing those around

Never putting myself out there

Afraid I’d just be the rebound

I never had the support

Or outlet to vent

At times I felt

It was some sort of abandonment

Over being timid & shy

I realized I needed a change

So, I started to find new ways

Even though it felt a bit strange

I put myself out there

Willing to give it a try

Not one to renege

I didn’t wanna question why

I would talk a little more

To see who would listen

To my surprise

I hadn’t been forgotten

I became more comfortable

Being just myself

From what I’ve learned

That’s the ultimate wealth

Being courageous & confident

Was definitely not a given

But, it forced me

To make a hard decision

I’m glad I can say

I’m not who I used to be

Now, I’m truly living my life

Unapologetically being me