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 not an option.
feeling your heart nearly palpitate,
when dialing a number
because your mum made you phone yourself.
rehearsing your responses in your head,
before raising your hand in class,
to make sure you don't screw up.
staying silent when sitting with a group at lunch ,
because you never know,
anything you say could be ridiculed.
