The fear of an impromptu speech
strikes me hard
I shivered
And I was afraid
Of the same scenario happening
Thank you for letting me hold your hand
As I tried to calm myself
When the moment came
I was reluctant
Maybe I should have rejected
Nonetheless
Thank you for reaching out your hand
Offering to accompany me
Your soothing presence by my side made me less frightened
With your hand
I took a major step up
Thank you for the comforting look in your eyes
I had not fall down
By the fear of speeches
It was not the best
But perhaps the first step
To overcoming it
And how many of you would I meet
As we go our separate paths
So openly extroverted
So willingly helpful
Such reassurance I can seek from you
Such a supportive friend to have