Once Beaten, Forever Shy

Once Beaten, Forever Shy

You may name me a charlatan 

But it isn't what you speculate

I am only cautious

To let you in on what is pivot to me

Double-faced or tripled isn't hypocrisy

I am only letting you in

In on what is required

Last I showed it all,

I was reduced to a pulp

Once beaten, forever shy

My eyes mumbled in details

All you craved to know

My mouth was too weary to haul

What I bore within

I'm gripped. I'm pressed

If I'm not helped

I will be extinguished 

And when you finally realize

My candle would be out

Once beaten, forever shy 

Take your fingers of verdict off my face

You took what was dear to me

And sprinkled it as salt on a meal

Inviting a crowd, you feasted on it

I'll leave it as it is

Cool, steady, and calm

When you walk out that door

Ensure to shut yourself out

Cos, if you have a glimpse

On my other faces

You'd know, I've been forbearing enough

Once beaten, forever shy.

© Sophy Bless

Photo: Vikky Art