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A Thespian I Would Be

If I weren't afraid, I'd 
act on the stage 
A thespian I would be

When I witness a show 
I yearn to be up there
as part of the company

But deep down inside I am desperately shy
An acting profession I'm too afraid to try 

Though way back in my past
I have trodden those boards
as I stood on that stage
to rapturous applause 

For I feel quite at home 
as I walk through those doors
and return to the stage 
to numerous encores

In a future incarnation my soul may return
To my spiritual domain upon the stage again 
For no longer afraid I’ll be plying my trade 
With a dance and a song truly back where I belong


2nd PLACE
Written 11th September 2019
Contest: IF I WEREN’T AFRAID 
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Contest Strand Choice 8
Sponsor Brian Strand 
N/A

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2019

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Panagiota Romios Date: 11/3/2019 7:07:00 AM Shyness on stage is overcome through i Improvisational theater. It allows you to be you. Once that happens, the stage is a second home. I loved it... Take care Anne You are in my thoughts. No need to reply. 11/3/2019 Panagiota Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 11/3/2019 5:53:00 PM Bless you dear friend xx

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 9/23/2019 10:52:00 PM Wonderful poem Ann. Congratulations on your great placement. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/24/2019 1:35:00 PM Many thanks Jeanne for your wonderful comment and congrats. So kind of you to visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison Date: 9/22/2019 9:37:00 AM dropping back with my congrats I'm delighted to see this on the winner's list:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/22/2019 9:55:00 AM Thanks Jan, yes I was also delighted to be on that list! I have not entered many contests lately and so when I did I was thrilled with this result. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France Date: 9/21/2019 8:54:00 PM Ann, wonderful write and congratulations on your win ! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/22/2019 4:22:00 AM Oh thank you so much dear Constance for your lovely comment and congrats, so kind of you to visit and I hope life is treating you well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/20/2019 8:26:00 PM You've written such a beautiful poem that touches at the heartstrings. Shyness is so very difficult to overcome. Unlike Andrea, my fear of speaking in public still sticks to me like glue. I could totally empathize with this poem. It's very good and I congratulate you. God bless you Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/21/2019 5:14:00 AM Gosh, how lovely to meet you Regina and thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I have always suffered from shyness, and as I child someone only had to mention the word blush and my face would turn scarlet! Many thanks for your visit and your congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/20/2019 5:35:00 PM YOu did great with that theme, Anne. MY fear about acting in plays is not having to speak in public (since I overcame that fear as a teacher) but having to memorize all the darn lines. I am horrible with memorization!! Congrats for the deserved win. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/21/2019 5:11:00 AM Haha, yes I know what you mean Andrea, and as the years pass it is hard to remember who I am!!! Many thanks for your lovely comments and congrats Andrea. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison Date: 9/12/2019 1:13:00 PM You made me smile Ann, the only time I've been on the stage is with my poetry in front of over 600 people (including my mum) with a fundraiser for Parkinson's and Alzheimers. You are a poet and a singer and your talent shines on a global stage through poetry soup and with your choir:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/13/2019 5:49:00 AM Ohhhhh, you are too kind with your compliments dear Jan - thank you! That must have been amazing and scary at the same time to perform in front of 600 people - wow... Have a lovely weekend in the predicted sunshine. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 9/11/2019 5:43:00 PM "Life is a stage..." so thespians just choose someone else's script, hence no reason at all to fear failure. Go for it - and win the contest, too! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/11/2019 6:20:00 PM Bless you dear Rico for your lovely comments, so good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/11/2019 5:35:00 PM You hit all the notes with this poem, for being up there on the stage Ann..applause, applause! I feel that optimism in your words..to give it a try..kudos for the spirit you express in this write. All the best, Ann. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/11/2019 6:17:00 PM Thank you so much Vijay, I do feel sure that way back I was an actor, as I have such a strong affinity with the theatre and each time I enter one I get tingles down my spine! but sadly in this life I would never have the confidence to perform, so instead I watch in awe as others entertain me. Lovely to hear from you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx