Scared of AppraisalCould I do it?Should I even try?But what if they laugh?Or, God forbid, lie?Feeling so vulnerableExposed to be seen I could run and hideBut then, how would I feel?Never knowing the truthFeeling grey and alonePassing the time of dayA colourless droneSo, why not do it?I'll make a new startBy embracing new friendsAnd sharing my heartIt may not seem muchSaying "hey, you're my fave!"But it brightens my soulKnowing someone has taken the time to acknowledge I'm here.