Poetry

The fear

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is there as I turn on the camera and go live

To think of being behind a screen with the possibility of others watching

still makes me nervous even though I am alone and others will see

but in the moment, why can’t I be brave enough to stand my ground and look straight ahead?

The um’s come out to play as if the memories of public speaking class are erased from my mind.

But it’s not, and the um’s come more than I like, for I am too nervous, so I don’t pause and collect myself, or maybe I should have thought about what I have to say or do.

But I know the truth no matter how much I practice, public speaking will always be my enemy one way or another.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

Published by mywords2228

Love writing poetry and reading tons of books. I also write short fiction stories and hope to include them on my page soon; I hope you enjoy my work, and thanks for stopping by my page.