Inhale, exhale
Don’t smile too much or laugh too loud
It’s hard to focus but, I must prevail
A lot of things are hard to do when he is around.
Think baby girl, think
Make an attempt to speak
There’s only so much rubbish that you could say
My lips are moving but, they don’t seem to make a sound.
Be calm, be poised
Pause in-between sentences
Stop fiddling with your hands; it’s not on his list of preferences
It’s just the two of us but, I feel like I’m speaking in front of a crowd.
Take your time, one leg in front of the other
Young one, you sound just like your mother
Don’t be silly, you’ve been strutting in heels all your life
I’m trying so hard but, I keep falling down to the ground.
Chew for 10 seconds not a century
Swallow you bitch, it has been 5 minutes already
Weird as this may seem, I have an excuse
I can’t eat in front of him and, I ain’t even proud.
Don’t look down at the floor darling
Pray to God that you stop perspiring
Don’t be so awkward, don’t be so shy
It’s disgusting to admit but, my feelings for him are profound.
Love,
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Akunna Ezekwem 