Shy thinks, "They are all looking at me now.

I hope my necktie is not skewed about.

I must keep quiet here, no matter how.

My voice might squeak, or fail me. I might shout

For very shyness. That girl laughed at me.

I knew my clothes and face and name were wrong.

Let me alone. Ignore me utterly.

How long will this party last, 0 Lord, how long?"

Bold says, and says it boldly, "I am here.

Everyone knows me well, saw me come in.

Now I am speaking. Lend a willing ear.

This is the way your party should begin.

You like me. I am liked as much as any,"

And I say I deserve it more than many.