I shall not reveal all of that I am,
Lest I be shamed for my play
I shall not spread my wings for all to see
Lest I be put in my place
I shall not bring forth my small successes
Lest I be reminded, how small they are
I shall not open my heart
Lest I be told that I should be someone else
I look within, because without, has failed me child
I show only that which I know
will be a clap on my back
because all else, is a rejection
of my tries, my failures, my lessons.
