I'm Nervous!

Steven West
I'm nervous.
I'm biting my fingernails because I'm nervous.
I'm pacing back and forth a hundred times because I'm nervous.
I'm talking to myself in Russian because I'm nervous, and I don't even know how to speak Russian.
I'm scratching my head over and over because I'm nervous.
I'm jumping up and down two hundred times because I'm nervous, and I also have to go to the bathroom.
I'm hoping on one foot while rubbing my tummy because I'm nervous.
I'm sweating up a storm because I'm nervous. I need an umbrella.
I'm chewing on my hat because I'm nervous. The hat doesn't taste very good.
I'm watching an old video tape of Barney and Friends because I'm nervous. Hey, I love Barney. I guess I'm a little strange as well.
I'm tired of being nervous. Today I'm going to demand a raise. I'm really going to do it this time. I'm going to....sit on the couch and go back to watching Barney. I'm just too nervous and a touch too afraid. Thank heavens I have my Baby Bop blanket. Okay, I just might need to seek the advice of a psychiatrist to get over my nervousness. But no one takes away my Baby Bop blanket. No way. No how. Say, I'm showing courage. I'm no longer nervous. Barney saves the day again. Hooray! Now quit chuckling. It's not that funny. Really, I mean it. Oh well, I've had enough spontaneous expression of emotional feelings for one day. Tomorrow, I'll tell you that I'm curious. Are you curious to know why? You'll just have to wait another day to find out.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Delicia Powers8/16/2011

    Now I am nervous Steven...LOL

  • John Myers8/10/2011

    Hmmm???? Good luck with that!

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