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Judgment

February 3, 2014
By Marcella Martinez BRONZE, Houston, Texas
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Not best, nor worst
It’s modesty at its finest
Stray away from judgmental eyes
An ache of no expression
Prisoners of society
Trapped in its box
A cry longing to leave
Step outside
And face rejection
But stay
And remain a clone
Of those who are afraid
I am afraid.

© Garrett M., Port Angeles, WA

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To those who have social anxiety, don't be afraid.
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