Because When I...

by Nancy Brito

Because when I speak, sometimes I stutter
It’s right there, the tip of my tongue
But it won’t come out
So I don’t talk at all.
Because when I speak, sometimes I don’t make sense
My communication skills lack confidence
I don’t even understand what I say sometimes
So I don’t talk at all.
Because when I speak, my hands start to shake
My stomach turns over and my legs give away.
My heart beats so fast; sometimes I feel that it’ll stop.
So I don’t talk at all.
Because when I write, sometimes my words sound beautiful
I don’t realize the wisdom I have in my head
Until I take the time to sit down and find out.
So I write my heart out
Because when I write, sometimes my words make sense.
I can take my time and do it over again.
And again and again…until…there you go.
So I write my heart out
Because when I write, my confidence builds
Reading those words over and over.
Man, I give myself the chills.
So I write my heart out.