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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

Date: 6/23/2024 4:45:00 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
Date: 6/23/2024 10:04:00 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

Date: 6/16/2024 9:36:00 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
Date: 6/23/2024 10:03:00 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

Date: 6/15/2024 6:39:00 PM

Tension in your words Paula... GL in the contest :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/23/2024 10:00:00 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

Date: 6/13/2024 6:25:00 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
Date: 6/23/2024 9:56:00 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

Date: 6/13/2024 12:59:00 PM

My heart is pounding reading this. Good luck with the contest.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/23/2024 9:54:00 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

Date: 6/12/2024 10:24:00 AM

Definitely felt the tension in this one Paula Ha! Enjoyed! Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/12/2024 1:01:00 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

Date: 6/12/2024 9:02:00 AM

1. Building Tension~Date Written: 2/12/2024 (Free Verse) ~~~ 2. Building Tension ~ Date Written:6/12/2024 (Acrostic)