Once Bitten, Twice Shy Poem by Bernard F. Asuncion

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.