I am afraid

I am afraid Afraid to raise my hand Afraid to even try I am smart, just not as smart as my classmates I know i am smart, I just take a longer time comprehending It is not my intention to make you angry when I raise my hand and simply ask if you may please repeat what you just said I am afraid because of you Afraid of humiliation infront of all of my classmates I have learned that, for you , the raise of my hand signifies a chance to give me sarcasm and unpleasant remarks I am afraid to even try I am afraid because of you