Breath caught and fought back.
No time for an attack.
Calm lungs, brain and throat.
Can't do this! I'll grab my coat!
Stay focused and still.
Turn-my? Now-me-kill!
Can't get in-order-words!
Gosh! This is so absurd!
It's only a five minute speech.
Why does it feel outside my reach?
Too many faces staring my way.
Can't I return another day?
Shuffle papers to shuffling feet.
This is ridiculous! I can't compete.
Force a smile, a pause, a cough and then first squeak.
Five minutes pass... (applause, of course)
Thanks! I could come back next week?
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