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“What to do” and “what to say”?

The questions that constantly race through my mind.

“What more can I do” and “why’d I say that”?

Often kicking myself in the head for not saying the right thing;

Wondering why I couldn’t speak up when I had the chance.

How many more times am I going to miss the possibilities;

The possibility of breaking out of the shell?

Why do I let so many opportunities slip through my fingers?

This fear has become obnoxious,

But I’m too polite to kick him out.

Waiting to see if he’ll outgrow me,

But worried he might get too comfortable.

“What to do” and “what to say”?