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Being picked to speak in class brings the bashfulboy,
A feeling so uncomfortable, quite the opposite of joy.
Thebashfulgirl will tell you that she lives in constantdread,
Of being the center of attention; it makes her face blush red.
It’s not unusual to feel bashful when you meet a movie star,
Or any person of significance you might worship from afar.
We often can’t come up with anything to say,
And often we wish we could be whiskedfar away.
Bashfulness comes from feeling quiteinsecure,
It happens to the young as well as the mature.
It means that at this time you're low on confidence,
And the belief that what you have to say is not worth even two cents.
You made up that story; so shed that invented fear,
Don't be surprised your opinion can be a cause for cheer.