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I stand on the podium, with a trembling heart Looking towards, a big sum of audience. Their eyes are like, stars in the sky Twinkling clearly and raising my pressure. They seems before me, as devils in their chairs Waiting to tear my heart, apart. Hundreds and hundreds of eyes, I saw Without a drop of, kindness in them. Then I remember, the famous words, None but the brave deserves the fair, The sign of life is strength and growth, The sign of death is weakness, it says. I kept my doubts, a distance away And delivered the lecture, without any fear. There saw the devils, standing like angels, Clapping and clapping, for ever and ever. Honorable Mention in STRAND SPECIAL 4 ,any form ,any theme Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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Date: 1/24/2020 10:56:00 AM
Gone through that stage. Nicely captured the feeling. God bless you.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 1/25/2020 12:15:00 AM
I think everybody will someday go through that stage.. Thank you for your time and comment..
Date: 12/28/2019 10:51:00 AM
Jenish, being very introverted, I find myself stifled by large groups of people. I'm not sure I could make it through what you have described so wonderfully her.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 12/28/2019 10:31:00 PM
Thank you James.. It was my experience..
Date: 12/5/2019 4:50:00 PM
Jenish, I know the feeling and you've captured the moment well. Welcome to the Soup!
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 12/7/2019 10:45:00 PM
Yes.. I think it is the feeling everybody experience at the first time.. Thank you Mark..
Date: 12/1/2019 8:31:00 AM
No thanks required. Do drop by for a visit. I always appreciate a visit from a thoughtful friend.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 12/1/2019 10:39:00 PM
Sure..
Date: 11/29/2019 8:57:00 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup. I feel you will fit in nicely. Blessings Rick.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 11/30/2019 10:53:00 PM
Thank you Rick...
Date: 11/18/2019 6:23:00 AM
Excellent poetic wisdom, Jenish! A gem of a poem. May love light your path in life always.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 11/18/2019 6:30:00 AM
Thank you Freddie...
Date: 11/6/2019 2:28:00 PM
Nice imagery on this relatable topic. I've heard it said that people fear public speaking more than death.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 11/7/2019 12:57:00 AM
Yes, I also feared public speaking..
Date: 10/31/2019 4:28:00 AM
Ah, its all a matter of perception dear poet. I will remember this .
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 10/31/2019 7:22:00 AM
You are absolutely right.. The world is how we perceive.. Thank you.. That is a subject of another poem..
Date: 10/31/2019 12:12:00 AM
Being the center of attention has never been my choice place, but when left to speak all is gone.. an empty seat in my inside my head. I does take courage and when an audience is captivated then your the Star. love the write.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 10/31/2019 12:18:00 AM
Thank you.. Podium is my experience...
Date: 10/16/2019 4:39:00 PM
Excellent first up piece. A poem we can all relate to, that has been well penned, and just the right length for this kind of poem. Glad you chose the soup. Kind regards David in NZ
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 10/16/2019 11:40:00 PM
Thank you David..
Date: 10/13/2019 11:52:00 PM
Welcome to PoetrySoup, Jenish.
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 10/14/2019 12:10:00 AM
Thank you Line..

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