Beautiful Curtain
Location
I am not outgoing
I am not a class clow
Standing in front a crowd scares me
And speaking in front of them is worse
I enjoy group projects
But I like working alone more
Why do I enjoy being alone?
Because no one can hurt me
No one can make fun of me
Or break my heart
Trusting people is too easy and taken for granted
People toy with my trust
I much prefer the solitude of my curtain
It keeps me safe
Proteced from the evil of others
From their snide comments and discouraging looks
I want to pull back my curtain
Not care what others think
But I am afraid
What if they don't like the real me
Who isn't afraid to be outgoing or a leader
I wouldn't be able to handle their scrutiny
I will go back behind my beautiful curtain
It will always shield me from evil
Maybe one day I will pull it back
And realize that I am better off without it
I will be me when a curtain isn't there
Maybe not tomorrow
But I am determined to be just me