Sit Up Straight

Shrugged shoulders, folded arms
Eyes that only see the ground
Unsteady walk, stuttering talk
Stays hidden so's not to be found.

Unconfident, insecure
Humble yes, but for reasons wrong
Never leads, only follows
Weakness shows, though she's strong

If she'd tilt her head to face the world
And stand up straight and proud
Put her arms at her sides
And speak a voice steady and loud

Then she'd gain the confidence
Insecurites disappear
She could be a leader in a group
And shed her greatest fears

And inside she knows her biggest fear
Is reaching all that she can be
And that's when I knew this timid girl
Has all along been me