Scared, Shy, Proud

I’m scared, I’m shy,
But I am someone you can’t deny.
I stand tall on the brink of light,
My spine straight, my eyes bright.
To you, I may seem dangerous,
But on the inside, I’m just
Another girl; one who wants
Just one chance.
Meet me in a place
Where I can be known through more than just my face,
Where freedom is real and strong,
And no matter who I am, I belong
In this world, because I, too, have a voice
And hold in my hands the power of choice.
Inside, I may stumble and fall,
But you have no right to call
Me criminal.
I’m no animal.
Here I am,
Willing to go as far as I can
Because what’s out there to stop me?
I’m wild and free,
Scared and shy,
And I am someone you can’t deny.