Am I lonely, or am I sad

My head keeps telling me I’m just bad

An invite by zoom, or, dare I try a room

I’m so scared to try, my brain might fry

I look for an uplift, to lighten my mind shift

Will they show some care, and just be fair

One day I venture, my intrepid adventure.

So I’ll sit down and ask, as my heart beats so fast

When, why and how do I show, as I get up to go

I step to the door, eyes fixed to the floor

I muster a grin, steady my wobbly chin

My posture is tight, yet I’m walking with fight

To make that impression, a fixed, false expression.