They say the shy ones

Are always the spunkiest

The craziest

The most fun

But I say

We’re not

We’re terrified of interaction

Your judgement

Your hatred.

Our voices are soft

And quiet

But our minds are loud

Our thoughts tear us to shreds

Leaving us with nothing

But tears in our eyes

Disappointment in our hearts

Scars on our bodies

And smoke in our lungs.

We are nothing

With

Or without

You.