by Ethan Phoenix

Created on: January 23, 2009

When I was younger I was a very shy boy,

I very rarely spoke or even showed joy,

I had a best friend to share with and joke,

But I was never really a popular bloke.

Being an only child had its advantages as well,

I was spoilt rotten and everyone could tell,

But I never learnt to stand up for myself,

And love is more important than material wealth.

In sports I lacked a competitive edge,

Often I liked to watch TV and veg,

Many kids used to tease me at school,

I was worried that I wasn't as cool.

Now I am older and nothing has changed,

Being shy can be an emotional drain,

Nobody knows what the future will hold,

But hopefully I can be a little more bold.

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