Envy
Location
To the loud and to the bold
To the proud and uncontrolled
Oh, that I could be outspoken too
Oh, that I could be as sociable as you
My voice shakes and my confidence shatters
Though you have no trouble with these matters
My words trip and tremble, while yours merely flow
You never stop talking where ever you go
My eyes dart away, avoiding eye contact
The fear that I feel is a matter of fact
Dread rises within me, a room slowly flooding
Water advances until I'm nearly drowning
Finally, I retreat to the safety of my seat
Taking deep breaths to slow my heart beat
But you, you just rise from your chair
Smiling even, without even a care
Attention and spotlights, all eyes are on you
Comanding the room as you always can do
Oh, how I envy your extroverted ways
Your easy speech and turn of phrase
Maybe one day, I'll do as you do
And find that I can be outspoken too.