Myself, When I Am Real


Myself, why I am real
is hard to come by
normally I am
smiley
energetic
a tad shy
friendly
and filled with
creativity
but inside
and when I am alone
I am self conscious
about how I look
and a little scared
at the big
vast expanse
of the world
But I like myself
when I am myself
and I love myself
when I am alive
with ideas
Myself, when I am real
is hard to come by
but it comes.
 

EverlastingWaves

VT

15 years old

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