I used to wear them all the time.
I’d wear them so I could cover my eyes.
At least, that’s what I thought for the longest time.
As years have gone by, I have realized,
Deep down, I was insecure on the inside.
I felt that I needed to wear sunglasses
Because I thought it would somehow boost my confidence.
In reality, that was not the case.
I was not being honest.
The reality was, I was too scared to let people get to know the real me.
When I put on the shades, I felt like I was a more confident me.
I felt I could do anything.
Without my shades, I felt afraid.
I felt as though people would judge me for being me.
But now, I don’t need them.
I don’t need a piece of apparel
Or some sort of fashionable eyewear,
To make be a confident individual.
That has to come from within.
I still like wearing shades from time to time,
But now, I am happy with who I am on the inside.