An Ode to Imposter Syndrome

By James Formica

Sitting in a room

Observing the interior

Introductions promptly made

Why do I feel inferior?

I'm not sure why I'm here

But my manager said to come

I want to ask a question

I'm afraid I might sound dumb

I guess I'll just take notes

As the convo twists and bends

I wonder if they'll all judge me

Once this meeting ends

Someone asked my question

That I refused to say

They all agreed it was on point

Sigh, if only I was brave

How are they so confident

And I'm so full of doubt

I fear I am an imposter

That they will figure out

Closing notes

• I'm a senior and sometimes I feel this way
• You're not alone
• You worked hard to get to where you are
• You know your shit
• Believe in yourself and back yourself
• You deserve to be where you are

End.