Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Public Speaking

When I was growing up in school

Fear of public speaking did be

Ever with me, and as a rule

Threat of such caused anxiety.

But then my sixth grade teacher, who

Saw fear in me speaking in class,

Gave me some tips on what to do,

Facing such fear and help it pass.

Know and practice what I would say

To any and all audience.

Over time fear would slip away,

The more I gained self confidence.

And since then, public speaking is

Not anything to fear, gee whiz!