Most Words Cause A Storm

Everybody has their own brand of storm

they come in many shapes and sizes

some are like force 10 gales so ever strong

while others are tornadoes as they rise

 

In all my life one was continual

the storm of saying any word

tension filled full my throat

finding calm completely absurd

 

The vocal chords were always strained

every situation brought a new trial

this stammer of mine was a real pain

one couldn't even rub it like a file

 

People in authority caused me grief

whenever meeting one made me fear

this deeply gripped me so very hard

hated this, so much brought inward tear

 

As years go on one learns to cope

but still anxious at the very thought

these are real storms with real waves

soaked so wet can't find a dry spot