Spiralling in Public 🌀

I left the house. Mistake number one. 🚪

“I’ve got this.” I said but I was done. 😮‍💨

The sun was loud. The people worse. 🌞🙉

My brain rehearsed that awkward curse. 🧠

A stranger smiled. My soul collapsed. 😬💀

A weird nod. My voice just snapped. 🤖

“Great weather!” they said. “Thanks, you too.” ☀️

Then regretted it instantly. Classic you. 😳

In line for coffee, I stood so tense. ☕🧍‍

Practiced my order like a defense. 🛡️

Said it too fast... then said it once more. 😳

Now my dignity’s spilled across the floor. 😌

I tripped on air... then apologized. 💨

To the air. I was a little... surprised. 😐

Someone saw. I met their glare. 👀⚡

Internally screamed... then external stare. 😶

The noise, the lights, the endless chat. 🗣💡🔊

My social battery died just like that. 🔋

I tried to leave with some finesse. 🚶‍😌

But I made eye contact. Now I’m stressed. 😵‍💫

So if you see me out, but standing still, 🧍‍

I’ll be fighting a silent battle uphill. 🧗‍️

I’m not being rude. I’m just buffering slow. ⏳

Spiralling softly... just thought you should know. 🖤