I can't do it;
It's too hard.
Besides,
I've never done it before.
And I'm not smart enough.
I'd probably mess it up.
I mess up most things.
So don't count on me,
I'd just let you down.

Sure, I'd like to do it.
But I simply can't.
I know, it could be fun.
But only if I did it right.
I've never done
Anything right.
As you say
I won't know
Unless I try it.
But I couldn't risk
Another failure

You know very well
If I don't do it right,
They'll talk about me.
They'll say. I told you so.
I'll be laughed at.
I'll be everybody's joke.
I don't want to be hurt,
Not again.

I think I'll just stay right here,
Right where I have always been.
It's safe and comfortable.
It's where I belong.
But thanks for asking,
Anyway