MY GREATEST FEAR
#Break the shyness cycle
My hands shiver
My lips quiver
My heart threatens to thump out of it's place
I can feel their eyes staring into the depths of my soul.
Some waiting for my mistake and others waiting to see me shine
My palm gets sweaty, beaded rows of sweat start forming on my forehead
... Suddenly my mind goes blank
I forget what I have say
I sit down, head bowed, soaked in embarrassment
I don't get up after the meeting
I fear what they will say
And so this happens over and over again anytime I want to speak in public
...They say it's called shyness, but I call it a heart breaking, heart wrenching emotion that wreaks havoc to the depth of your being.
I hope one day I'll overcome
I hope one day I'll become better
But until then join me and let's spread the word
#Break the shyness cycle
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It's the internal battle of doubt and boldness. The consistent attitude to questioning your your outcome instead of enjoying the process. It's okay to forget because you are shy....buh let's not forget we will die.so why not give in to euphoria of boldness. It works,I have seen it...I will say less. I love this peice. This looks raw...like a personal undress.
Beautiful
I love this. Really captures the rawness and ache of the moment. It's so beautiful.
Nicely expressed.
me full support you can you support me
Good job. Personally, I think it is perfectly okay to be shy. Shyness is a normal human trait—just like being outgoing, curious, or quiet. It often means you're thoughtful, observant, and careful about how you express yourself. And brilliant too.