Stage Fright Conquered

On the stage, Lights are blaring, Crowds in a rage, Everyone is staring; Eyes are watering, Lip is quivering, Knees are buckling, Thoughts keep racing; Will I mess up? Will I pass out? Will I throw up? There’s so much doubt; What were the notes? What were the words? I just might choke, My memories a blur; The crowd is waiting, To hear my singing, My heart is racing, My head is ringing; I open my mouth, To begin the song, The first not goes south, I started all wrong; I close my eyes, I start again, In my mind I Think its time to win; I sing the first note, Right on key, I open my eyes and The crowd cheers for me; There is now, No more fear, I take a bow while They clap and cheer.