Performing

It’s fun to perform,
Being up on a stage,
To see if the audience
You might engage.

To banter your dialogue,
Belt out your song
And hope that you’ve carried
The watchers along.

To soak up their smiles
And hear their applause
Affirms you’ve succeeded,
Despite a few flaws.

For just a short time,
All that limelight is yours.
Your spirits are dancing;
Your confidence soars.

You wrap up those feelings
Like some gorgeous gift,
To open and savor
When you need a lift.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 1:47 PM
It takes so much courage to get up on stage. For me, I am afraid I'd forget the page. Theres nothing to fear but fear itself. But for some, they never know. For they stay up on the shelf. Peace. :)
Dua Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 4:07 AM
Haha...Liked this joyous and fun poem of yours ...Enjoyed stopping by .... : ) Saanvi
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Your poems really speak to me. Loved the last stanza. You can get such a lift when you re-read our comments and see how adored you are.
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