cake on a paper plate

will i ever

conquer my fear 

of public speaking?

no.

and i have

no plans to overcome

this psychosis.

which is fine.

i have no ambition

for public office,

no plans to be the best

man at some wedding,

or deliver a eulogy at

someone's funeral.

i'll be in the back row,

eating cake

on a paper plate,

near the door

with the sign over head

in red,

saying exit.