On the 7th of October, I walked hurriedly to the clinic
Just wanted to confirm if it’s true or a mere trick
I was alone and nervous, worried like a freak
Everything was a blur, and I just felt so sick.
I waited patiently for my name to be called
When I heard it finally, my body turned cold
It was a strange feeling that my breath seemed to be on hold
Then I snapped back to reality and did what I was told.
The mattress was icy against my bare skin
Nothing can make the atmosphere serene
A single touch was enough to make me squirm
Had to surrender and all I could do was stare blankly at the ceiling.
Thought the hardest part was over, but I was surely mistaken
The well-lit room suddenly narrowed and darkened
And in an instant, I was severely shaken
The ugly truth went out, I was frightened.
I had to be composed and pull myself together
So I struggled to walk steadily and tried not to falter
It was hard enough to stand, more so to smile after
And as I walked back to the office, didn’t realize that tears were everywhere.
I used to tell Mama that she shouldn’t be scared
When this happened to her, I was brave for her
Yet now I can’t seem to find strength and courage
To deal with the situation and to act of age.
They told me everything’s going to be okay
Still I feel scared when I go to bed and lay
I try to put on a happy face, wishing that my fear would go away
But who am I kidding, I know it will surely stay.
I fervently hope that it’s nothing serious
Because I can’t afford to make anyone anxious
Especially my family whose love for me is so obvious
I pray to God, please, pretty please, help me overcome this, help me be courageous.