My nerves are killing me
Shaking
Inside my body

Why do I feel like such a dope?
Insanity
Screaming
In my mind

All those around me
Imposing
Intimidating
I’m so out of place

How can I write
What I feel
Inside of me
Is it really real?

What will they think?
What will they do?
Am I supposed to be here?
Am I one of you?

Alone, yet surrounded
Oneness in this place

I’ll not hide my face
Today….