Time to Shine

Allison Jae on Oct 5, 2008

Tags: artistic, calm, fifteen, part, play

When I was fifteen I got a part in a play. I was so nervous opening night I wrote this. It helped calm me down.

Under the the dim light,
A spotlight looms.
In the faint night,
A time of doom.
A crimson gown waits to be worn
Then begins a sound,
One of the forlorn.
On a smoke-filled stage,
The music begins to play.
A silenced voice has left its cage.
Is it true?
Have I been blind?
I believe it’s me,
My time to shine.
Before the sweet melody ends,
Cheers of gratitude bounces from wall to wall.
A projection of love descends.
I hear their call.
Is it all just a fantasy?
Can this be real?
The faces I can see,
But the emotions I feel.
On the stage of dreams stands a forfeiter.
Strange harmonies linger.
An echo to a stranger
Brings us the honesty of the blind beggar.
“I believe this is me,”come the line.
In all the spectacular glory,
This is my time to shine.

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Eric Mendoza on Oct 5, 2008
It can be real nerve racking to be up on stage in front of an audience. I’m glad you had writing as a way to channel the nervousness.
Will Gray on Oct 5, 2008
I was in several plays and I can relate to these feelings,great job.
Alicia Kolby on Oct 5, 2008
It is clear to me that you have had talent from a very young age. Did you always know that you wanted to write? I am liking your stuff alot. Nice work. You seem to be able to put your feelings on paper in away that relays your feelings well.
rose cutter on Oct 5, 2008
nice discription! how do you type thumbs-up?
Kiki Stamatiou on Oct 5, 2008
This looks like a beautiful start for a children’s novel. I was drawn it to the story from the first line. Great poem.

Take Care,

Kiki Stamatiou (Joanna Maharis)
goodselfme on Oct 6, 2008
Some wonderful words and a great way to express yourself very early on in your life.
Will Davis on Oct 6, 2008
just great allison

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