That Shy Side

I knew if I began to enchant,
Any blemish I had...
Would diminish as a flaw.
And I would be accepted,
As long as I entertained.

Keeping my intentions meant,
From being too scutinized.
Since I dislike explaining,
My lack of exposing humility!
And that shy side I keep undetected.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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