Is standing at the footlights, with
a crowd, unknown and that you
cannot see!
With smoke billowing to the ceiling.
You share your Funny Stories
with total strangers.
Suddenly, transformation.
They love your jokes instantly.
Only, they were not jokes.
I was totally sharing me.
It's akin to falling in love.
You absolutely are fearless!
You just let go!
Then you and the audience
become one in festive fun.
November 22, 2019
***Panagiota~ retired stand-up
Comedian:Chicago and S.F.
Credits to my comedy teachers:
Tom Dressen- Comedian;opening act for Sinatra
Tim Reed-" WKRP in Cincinnati"***
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