A Shadorma
you're up next
smiling and sweating
is this real
on the mic
speaking word my thighs trembling
snap, snap my smile grew
I knew then
I can't mess this up
ankles weak
lights blinding
just who do I think I am
calm down, you got this
Thank you for reading my poem, Fighting the Feeling; Stage Fright. It is a Shadorma written for the W3 prompt. 🙏🏽💖 This is the first time writing this poem style. I’m not sure if it is right, but I enjoyed it!
Speaking in front of a crowd can be a scary thing. The physical things that you feel standing up there. It’s amazing how the body responds and the thoughts that run through your mind. The inner ‘prep talk’ is what helped me get through the recital of Until That Day.
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3 replies on “Fighting the Feeling; Stage Fright”
You captured that terrifying feeling so well I was right with you 🙌
I will opt out if at all possible, you penned this well, I can feel the fear … and you are so brave, congratulations on completing the recital 💞
Oh I can totally relate to your poem Nika..well done 👏👏