Keep quiet

Whispers scatter the room

I look off for nothing but catch a stare

Eye contact creates an invisible force

Keep quiet

One wrong move, that is who you are for the next four years

Sweaty palms and shaky knees

My heart is out of control

Anticipation overwhelms me to present in front of class

Keep quiet

You’re not quite sure if that was supposed to be funny or insulting

Jokes hurt

This will be over soon

Keep quiet

No matter how many reasons gather up

None of them are good enough

They know you did it

I search for someone to blame

The silver glass reveals an unwanted reality

Guilt

Keep quiet