Jenish Somadas Poet Free verse

The Podium

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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Pratap Roy January 24, 2020 at 10:56 AM Gone through that stage. Nicely captured the feeling. God bless you. Jenish Somadas January 25, 2020 at 12:15 AM I think everybody will someday go through that stage.. Thank you for your time and comment..

James Inman December 28, 2019 at 10:51 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. Jenish Somadas December 28, 2019 at 10:31 PM Thank you James.. It was my experience..

Mark Toney December 5, 2019 at 4:50 PM Jenish, I know the feeling and you've captured the moment well. Welcome to the Soup! Jenish Somadas December 7, 2019 at 10:45 PM Yes.. I think it is the feeling everybody experience at the first time.. Thank you Mark..

Richard Lamoureux December 1, 2019 at 8:31 AM No thanks required. Do drop by for a visit. I always appreciate a visit from a thoughtful friend. Jenish Somadas December 1, 2019 at 10:39 PM Sure..

Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2019 at 8:57 AM Welcome to Poetry Soup. I feel you will fit in nicely. Blessings Rick. Jenish Somadas November 30, 2019 at 10:53 PM Thank you Rick...

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 18, 2019 at 6:23 AM Excellent poetic wisdom, Jenish! A gem of a poem. May love light your path in life always. Jenish Somadas November 18, 2019 at 6:30 AM Thank you Freddie...

Juliet Ligon November 6, 2019 at 2:28 PM Nice imagery on this relatable topic. I've heard it said that people fear public speaking more than death. Jenish Somadas November 7, 2019 at 12:57 AM Yes, I also feared public speaking..

Mystic Rose Rose October 31, 2019 at 4:28 AM Ah, its all a matter of perception dear poet. I will remember this . Jenish Somadas October 31, 2019 at 7:22 AM You are absolutely right.. The world is how we perceive.. Thank you.. That is a subject of another poem..

Eve Roper October 31, 2019 at 12:12 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. Jenish Somadas October 31, 2019 at 12:18 AM Thank you.. Podium is my experience...

David Smith October 16, 2019 at 4:39 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 Jenish Somadas October 16, 2019 at 11:40 PM Thank you David..

Line Gauthier October 13, 2019 at 11:52 PM Welcome to PoetrySoup, Jenish. Jenish Somadas October 14, 2019 at 12:10 AM Thank you Line..