Ugh, why did I do this?
I have a swarming pack of jittery butterflies in my stomach,
My throat feels way too tight
My mind's racing
with doubt clouding my mind.
I stare at the mic in my hand-
wondering why I wanted this
In the first place.

It's now time for the second act,
before long it'll be my turn.
The bubbly host enters the stage-
After getting a couple laughs,
She announces my name.
I'm petrified,hands shaking;
I can't do this..
My breath's accelerating,
faster by the second.
I can't do this!
Without thinking twice,
I do what I always...