Once bitten, twice shy,
You are vigilant;
You become cautious,
Like a shameful plant.
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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.
Beautifully expressed, so true, we protect ourselves once we've been hurt. 10++