my heart's racing
pounding uncontrollably
for a second there
i couldn't breathe
if you ask me now
what am i thinking
this very moment
i don't even know if
i have a coherent thought
i just mumble
a little to myself
trying to get a grip
compose myself
act cool
don't lose it
i start to type
then stop again
what am i gonna say
i'm a wreck
a bundle of nerves

and that's just when you smile. . .