Shy

There is a universe in my mind

No one else knows about.

It's my home

And the only place I feel welcome.

I prefer to keep to myself.

I feel like I’m the only one

Who will ever understand me.

My mind convinces me

No one cares what I think.

I convince myself

The world is better off

Without me making myself heard.

So I just stay in my head.

I listen to and watch

The world around me.

I pay attention

More than people know.

I may seem disinterested.

I just don’t know how to be social

Or interact with others.

I’m just shy.

I’m just me.

Maybe someday

People will accept that.