An Introvert's Dilemma

An examination of the inner-mind of an introvert, or at least my introverted mind.

Your mind is full

Of thoughts and ideas

Like a jar of swirling magic

But the lid is shut tight

Phone calls

Are your ghouls and goblins

And the words on a screen

Are far easier

Far safer

Far better

A facade to hide behind

Showing somebody

That you really want to be

To feel as if

A single conversation

Is an hour long workout

And a crowd

Is like a constricting snake

Squeezing out every inch of life

And leaving you to be eaten up

To have the desire

To meet every person in the world

To know their stories

But to have no drive or outlet to do so

Like a strange paradox

That not even you understand

An ideal night

Isn't spent in flashing lights

With loud noises

Surrounded by strangers

But rather

In a room

Alone

With a gadget

With a book

With a journal

You harbor in your heart

A deep love for others

You care

You feel

You have passions

You have desires

You are human

It's just a matter

Of how you express it

The desire aches

Poking and prodding

At every fiber of your being

The desire to speak

The desire to be heard

The desire to be brave

The desire to let go

Of everything holding you back

Every insecurity

Every fear

Every doubt

Every embarrassment

Every thought up scenario

That you're convinced will happen

So let go

Break free

Rip off every chain

Open your mouth

And speak with love

Pick up the pen

And write with fervor

Let out the feelings

Release your passions

Run with reckless abandon

There's a spotlight waiting for you

Be brave

Find it

Bathe in its gleam

Strong

Confident

Alive

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

You sum it up perfectly. Some see it as a badge of honour.
But really, humans are social animals.
We need to be out there expressing.
Never be afraid to make a fool of yourself.