Stage Fright
“Stage Fright”
Where are my lights?
My camera?
My action?
It's not supposed to be like this!
I trained long enough for the stage,
for stardom.
I know I did.
I just know what I did.
I was surrounded by the actors and stars.
I walked the red carpet in dresses from Mars.
I went from a saddle with handlebars
to a drug-induced mansion and flying cars.
From there on the platform I waved,
I smiled.
I said, “Look at me now!”
Wait! Don't run!
I used my hysteria to calm the crowd.
And from behind my back
I drew my gun.
I said, “Hey! Watch me juggle!"
Then I drooled. I frothed.
I failed all my fans today.
I really didn't want to,
But I practiced till I puked...
and then I blew them all away.
Copyright © Mary Lynn Nakoneczny | Year Posted 2024
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