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The Stage

To stand on the stage
Look for eyes of approval
Mature at the proper age
Some say the world is a stage

Competition can be extreme
There is no simple method
Demands and hardships each day
This is the price you must pay

Lights will shine brightly on you
Makeup will not hide your face
Apprehension builds inside
Possibly a life in the theater just died

Copyright © Richard Puglisi | Year Posted 2022

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Brandy Nicole Date: 4/20/2024 6:42:00 PM ' Competition can be extreme. ' So true, and it seems to be getting worse. So many out there dealing with demands and hardships. This is so beautifully written and expressed. My best to you, Richard. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Richard Puglisi Date: 4/24/2024 5:53:00 AM Hello Brandy, Thank you so much for your kind words. I greatly appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. You are so right, life can be a difficult struggle these days. I think being optimistic and positive helps a lot to get you through the tough times. Take care. All the best, Rich

Jan Allison Date: 6/25/2023 4:59:00 AM I've been on stage once - in front of 600 people and recited a couple of poems for a charity fundraiser. there were 3 of us on stage together, none of us suffered any nerves - it was a surreal experience! hugs jan xx Login to Reply Richard Puglisi Date: 2/20/2024 4:29:00 PM Hi Jan, Sorry for the late response. Thanks for your comments. I've read some of my poems in front of an audience (not 600 people) twice. And it is indeed is a unique experience. Take care. All the best, Rich

Joe Dimino Date: 1/10/2023 4:06:00 AM Well said. It must be terrifying...though most the audience can see beyond the slop, harking more to the honesty and bravery exhibited. I let fear crucify my heart for many years. Better to fail than fear. Hang in there. Joe. Login to Reply Richard Puglisi Date: 2/20/2024 4:23:00 PM Hi Joe, Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your comments regarding my poem The Stage. And you are right there is nothing worse than fear and it is better to fail than to fear. On a more positive note, I recently read a couple of my poems to a local poetry group and it definitely adds another dimension to the art of poetry writing. Take care. All the best, Rich