Public Speaking

Eyes upon me before them I stand

Sweat on my brow and the palms of my hands

I glance at my notes and see my hands shake

My body is trembling, my head starts to ache

Fear building inside, my stomach in knots

The temperature’s rising this room is so hot

I’ve prepared for days the presentation’s ready

It’s only five minutes long but my nerves are unsteady

I know everyone in this room, so this SHOULD be easy

I don’t understand why my stomach’s so queasy

‘Picture them naked,’ someone once said

It doesn’t help this feeling of dread

My first words stammer, the rest come out smooth

My voice first quivers then begins to soothe

It’s finally over and for this I am glad

NOW I can say that wasn’t so bad

If you found this amusing and thought it was fun

Wait until it’s your turn… in front of everyone