Socially Awkward

There are thousands who hide behind a smile
Quiet? Maybe
Phoney? Could be
Or it’s their style
To hide in shells
Dreading normal
Anything formal
That story sells
Just for a while
Keep to yourself and be termed abnormal

You do not socialise? You’re abnormal
Think for a while
Once this thought sells
You shy from formal
Sweat feels normal
You’re walled in shells
Lone in your style
Nervous? Could be
Rigid? Maybe
There are days you think of these and just smile.

Vera