Under microscopic glare,
I simply act like I don't care,
but alas I succumb,
all embarrassed and quite numb.

Do I stand up to the scrutiny,
as I wander wild and free,
or am I judged to be lacking,
all my confidence unpacking.

I feel the burn as it burrows,
my brows are knit into a furrow,
all my weaknesses exposed,
all my truths are now disclosed.

Such is the life that we must live,
mostly take and no give,
the cameras and eyes everywhere,
so be careful and be scared.