Anxiety

Hesitating before knocking on a door

Because you need a moment 

To muster up the courage.

Leaving the supermarket 

Because you couldn't find what you wanted

And asking someone is never an option

Rehearsing your response in your head

Before raising your hand in class

To make sure you don't screw it up

Feeling your heart nearly palpitate

When dialing a number

Because your mom made you phone yourself 

Staying silent when sitting at lunch

Because you never know 

Anything you say can be ridiculed.