Face Palm
A Poem on Managing Awkward Situations
I'm sure there are many occasions when you've felt like putting your face to your palm. Yes, I'm referring to awkward clashes or moments.
I experienced one recently, and the feeling isn't pleasant. Awkward situations can leave one feeling silly at best, and out in the cold at worst. We avoid them as best we can, though they are sometimes out of our control.
So, we try to avoid doing the Face Palm. Acknowledging the awkwardness helps to break tension. Apologize if necessary, and move on gracefully by redirecting the conversation.
Enjoy these free verses.
Palm
Held
To the side
Of the face
Feels strange
Palm
Wants
Someone to know
That skin feels
Clammy
Palm
Contrite
About
Odd
Circumstance
Palm
Gently
Comes off
The side.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (2)
Well done. Good work.
Gosh my anxiety could never. I'll just die, lol. Loved your poem!