Shy Poem by Pali Girl S...

I try so hard
to let my thoughts out.
But, nothing works.
I'm scared,
and don't know how to do it.

People stare in my face
telling me to speak my mind,
let my mouth do the work.
let out my thoughts, my talents,
and my happiness.

I always say to myself
why is it so hard?
There's no one laughing.
I need to cheer up the crowd.

What is my fear?
Why would I not say a word?
I'm not weak I'm strong.
I want to let out my thoughts,
my expressions, my good side of me.
I don't want anyone thinking
I'm a chicken with no eggs.

To much people
won't stop starring.
I'm frozen with fear
have nothing to say.

My minds telling me to do it,
but my heart isn't with it.
I wanted to run away,
but I know - I know better than that.

I finally thought of something,
I kept talking and talking
and cheered up the crowd.

I talked with a smile,
and figured out how hard it
was not to know what to say.

Always remember what
to do and say before going on stage.