Once Bitten, Twice Shy Poem by Bernard F. Asuncion

Bernard F. Asuncion

Bernard F. Asuncion

Subic, Philippines
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Subic, Philippines
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy



Once bitten, twice shy,
You are vigilant;
You become cautious,
Like a shameful plant.

You are now fearful,
As you feel the pain;
You're careful about
Doing it again.

When one rejects you
And hurts you inside;
You are reluctant
To swallow your pride.

You'll never fall from
Grace a second time;
Like refraining from
Committing a crime.

When you are injured
Beneath the blue sky;
You will be on guard,
Once bitten, twice shy.

Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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Luz Hanaii 14 December 2019

Beautifully expressed, so true, we protect ourselves once we've been hurt. 10++

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Aniruddha Pathak 08 December 2019

A well-writ piece with a well chosen picture of a Touch-me-not-plant, Yes, and there too are 'once bitten, never shy, and twice bold ones, the world moves on thanks to them.

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Bernard F. Asuncion

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Subic, Philippines
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