Sep 2013
Why do I get so nervous?
I am a trained actor,
Not great, but in character
I can face an audience calmly
But as myself??
When I stand in front of
The most casual audience
My legs shake.
I become insecure and nervous
(Trying to hide it)
Even somewhere completely relaxed
And free of pressure.
Why am I not ok with me?
What am I so scared of?
I don't think I'm that bad really,
But maybe deep down inside I do.
I am a trained actor,
Not great, but in character
I can face an audience calmly
But as myself??
When I stand in front of
The most casual audience
My legs shake.
I become insecure and nervous
(Trying to hide it)
Even somewhere completely relaxed
And free of pressure.
Why am I not ok with me?
What am I so scared of?
I don't think I'm that bad really,
But maybe deep down inside I do.
My work had a talent show for fun because someone was giving away concert tickets and I read one of my poems. I was a wreck! There were only 2 serious contestants (and I still didn't win), and there was no pressure.
