Uncouth

I tend to stumble over words if

I don't have the proper time to prepare

because I'm only good at speaking when

I have time to think.

I tend to make an ass of myself

unintentionally

regretfully

because I'm horrible at confrontation

and afraid of offending or upsetting.

I like to pretend I don't really care

but deep down I care a lot and that

means I become

             awkward

             nervous

             obnoxious

under pressure.

I don't know what to make of me.

              Maybe that's the problem.