Awkward

Embarrassment happens,
but why always to me?
I can't seem to stand
flat on my feet.

I always say the wrong things
at the worst of times
or trip over air
or the invisible trip lines.

For now, I'll just plan
on my face turning red
every time I do something dumb
or say something that shouldn't be said.

There's no telling
for how many more years
that I will keep facing
the worst of my fears.

So, for now, I will write
to keep myself strong
until I stop doing
everything wrong.