audience
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I’m standing up here to tell you that this isn’t easy
It’s like not being supported by any ground under your feet
I can feel my heart playing jump rope with my vocal cords
my throat- dry
my eyes- watery
my armpits- sweaty (but not smelly)
my heart- beating- rapidy
their eyes- looking right at me.
flashbacks of all the times i spoke-
and paused too long in fear
They say "all the world's a stage,and
all the men and women merely players",
but when I look at you, I feel like I'd much rather be the audience
to cheer you on forever
The guitarist wrinkles his face
as he concentrates with dignity.
He flips the page on the stand,
and adjusts his fingers accordingly.
The acoustic guitar resonates
For me
For you
But for no one
By faith
By life
By all
My eyes see what my mind won't
My mind sees what my eyes can't
For the love of the words
And fear of the unknown
