Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Building Tension Theme Contest

 
1. Building Tension

Did you ever stand on stage,
behind the big curtain.
Standing there peeking out from behind the curtain,
watching the audience looking at the stage.
Your knees are shaking,
your mouth is going dry.
Your thoughts are racing,
will I remember my lines?
The act before you is almost done,
your time is coming up way too fast.
This is "building tension" in your mind and body,
time to go on~time to go on soon.
The audience is breaking out in,
cheering and applause.
Now it is my turn,
Oh God help me!
 
 
2. Building Tension 
 
Building tension as I wait
Using only good thoughts 
I watch the audience from behind the curtain
Laughing stomach calm down
Darn knees stop shaking
I know I will be up very soon
Now well practiced
Going on next, oh my.
 
Tension is building
Everyone is waiting to see my act
Now ready
Song is playing
I want to run
On stage I must go
Now God help me.

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Valsa George June 23, 2024 at 4:45 AM I can sense your tension, Paula. Even for a well practiced person, the sight of a huge audience waiting creates a sense of tension. Enjoyed the poem, not your tension. :) Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2024 at 10:04 AM Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. I hated the stage growing up. It can be fun now..... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Len Gasun June 16, 2024 at 9:36 AM Going up the stage takes a lot of courage, it's quite hard for me sometimes to overcome a stage fright or tension :). Another very beautiful and well-crafted poem my dear poet friend Paula. I love it and enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes always my dear poet friend. Blessings to you always too. Hugs Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2024 at 10:03 AM Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. I hated the stage growing up but now no big deal. It took years to over come stage fright/tension. It can be fun now. Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Linda Alice Fowler June 15, 2024 at 6:39 PM Tension in your words Paula... GL in the contest :) Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM Thank You for reading/writing and for your GL in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my write. There is tension in this one like when one is on stage.... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Panagiota Romios June 13, 2024 at 6:25 PM Easy one for me to relate to. As you know I did srand up and loved it.And two years before that doing Impoovv in Chicado. I’d do it all over if I could. There is no rush like it.In comedy you have only minutes to establish a relationship. And I never went on with LINES! The most magical moments in my life and mosr cherished. Gladyou wrote about it. Grear job! Pangie xx Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. I hated the stage growing up but now no big deal. It can be fun now.... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Hilda Greenhough June 13, 2024 at 12:59 PM My heart is pounding reading this. Good luck with the contest. Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM Thank You for reading/writing and for your Good luck with the contest.. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, there is tension in this one. Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Deb M June 12, 2024 at 10:24 AM Definitely felt the tension in this one Paula Ha! Enjoyed! Debx Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my write and definitely felt the tension. It is great when the reader can feel the poem. Going on stage can be filled with tension for many. I hated it growing up but now no big deal. Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2024 at 9:02 AM 1. Building Tension~Date Written: 2/12/2024 (Free Verse) ~~~ 2. Building Tension ~ Date Written:6/12/2024 (Acrostic)