Stage Fright

Counting imaginary sheep Hoping to persuade my mind to sleep Anxious and terrified to step on stage, tomorrow, Its three am and I'm already searching for courage Fast forward freeze frame, My stomach feels like there's a butterfly on flames, Sweaty palms and salty saliva, Really wishing I was only the receiver Not the deliverer, My alias is called out by the announcer, But I pretend to be someone else, call me the bouncer, Piercing eyes in curious skulls loiter, Searching for this petrified poetic potter, My soul gathers its last ounces of bravery, I grace the lime light like I am abolishing slavery, Testimony, that was a lame first impression , So I dice my conscience to amuse your expectations, For charmed by your gaze you are my inspiration, Liberation, transformation listen to this elaboration, Without you there wouldn't be this lyrical respiration, For my words are transportation, Your longing hearts are my destination, I am a citizen and you are my nation My nourishment when I'm facing starvation, I'm out. Standing ovation!