I try to improve myself

But it’s hard to stay consistent

It’s hard to think outside the box

When you’re locked

In a mental prison

I’d love to speak my mind

If only someone would just listen

They tell me to speak up

And to raise my voice

So I open up my mouth

But it just won’t make any noise

“Just stop being so shy”

Man, I wish I had a choice

So they throw me against the wall

And say “Please come out of your shell”

But it’s hard when their normal speaking voice

Is louder than my yell

I’m a human just like them

But they treat me like I’m something else

They boast about how considerate they are

But not once have they considered how I felt

Every time they say that I’m just “a little shy”