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Nerves

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Nerves


Its almost my turn I hope I don't stutter.

Why does everyone else seem so prepared?

I can feel their eyes and sense their mutters.

If only this pressure could be equally shared.

My heart volume increases, my throat becomes dry.

Why does it all of a sudden it feels so hot in here?

Maybe I should invent some sort of manufactured lie.

Should I fake some tears and make it look sincere.

I've practised this over a million times in my head.

Just think in a couple minutes, this will all be done.

I just have to say what needs to be said.

Face up to my fears and let my mouth run.

Talk loud and proud and rise to the occasion.

Ill be fine…until the next terrifying situation.


Kela lewis-morin
something i wrote today as i was speaking in seminar class today and saw my friend struggle with her nerves. i thought i would try and put it in a sonnet form.i tried to go for the simple approach again to many big words spoil the poem lol hope it works out lol anyway let me know what you think guys :)
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QuantumInnovator's avatar
This is a really nice poem.

Lots of people have a fear of public speaking, which inspired me to come up with this video game idea.