title ;; in conversation; a series of haikus

in conversation,

my insides clench in worry

afraid of their words

all passing moments,

over-analyzation.

'who are you really?'

everyone, looking.

i am unable to move.

the eyes threaten me.

i cannot confront.

faced with a choice, i repress

all of my emotions

i act defensive,

but the truth is, i am so 

v u l n e r a b l e .

in conversation,

i'm not that great, but know

that i try so hard.

a/n ;; a psa on social anxiety