Would That I Could

What if 

I had the confidence to put myself out there.

What would that look like?

I would sing as loudly as I could in my car without worrying,

I would smile without looking down when walking by,

My words wouldn't come out so jumbled 

And People would respect me.

I would hold your hand tighter,

Pull you closer when everyone else is around 

I would show you every bit of me without hesitation,

I wouldn't wince at the sound of the phone ringing

Never dreading if the person on the other end picked up  

Or worry what anyone thought of me.

I would probably care more about the way I look,

Without worrying about how others see me. 

What if 

I didn't worry about others liking me.

I wouldn't spend so much time trying to make everyone else happy,

I would be less pressured,

I'd write what I want, 

Say what I feel without the need for validation,

Or praise. 

What if 

I didn't think so much...