Afraid

I was never very good at messing up

I'm afraid to take the blame

Because I don't mess up very often

And when I do I'm ashamed

I not too good at taking praise

Accepting it to be true

I was always expected to be great

Praise was something I barely knew

I was always expected to be good

It was silence that usually met my ears

I learned both criticism and praise

Were things I didn't want to hear

So be patient with me

I am afraid

To be good or bad at anything

When it comes to things I do well

I just want to do and be

And when they pass by silently

I smile from the shadows

And wish you'd set me free

Let me be me

Unafraid of criticism

Open to praise

But please be patient

Right now I'm afraid