Stage Fright

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This poem is my way of managing pre stage jitters. I am planning to read a poem at Pauline's Tea Apothecary in North Carolina which will break me out of my shell hopefully. I hope I don't suck! Lol

I have to push myself outside
For I am an introvert 
I don’t swell with purple pride
Inside not how I work

I’m self sufficient near to a flaw
Yet I crave the audience and stage
My green gifts are red and raw
Yet I will drag them in the light of day

Easily I practice my pink piece
A poem I wrote called seeds
I listen to the ruby recording 
Hoping to perfect purple poetry

I know I will get a chill
Just before the presentation 
But I must create my thrill
In meeting yellow anticipation 

I’m trying to step out my comfort zone
Which is in my little homemade box
I control the timing of metronome 
And only death should dare me stop

Say a little prayer for me please
That I keep my cranberry courage
That I am calming as I speak
That light or dark I will encourage

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/8/2024 1:56:00 AM

I only took part in one play when all of us got our teacher's certificate. It was a riot and I had to dress as a woman with high heels. I could barely walk but it was fun. My advice is not to look directly at people. but slightly above them.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2024 5:14:00 AM

lol you in a dress and heels. I usually fear making mistakes more than seeing the people. Thanks