Standing beneath bright dazzling lights
Heart racing, threatening to leap right out of my chest
Hands trembling,feet heavy
I am unable to move
I look into the crowd and behold many familiar faces
Among them my closest friends and family
Cheering me on with proud smiles.
They have all come to hear me sing
I never imagined the spotlight could feel this heavy
Taking a steady but deep breath
I tighten my grip on the microphone
Its much heavier than I imagined
Here I am standing in-between an expectant audience
And excited fellow performers behind the stage
I realize that this is the moment of truth and there is no turning back
The lights shine even brighter.
I lift the mic to my lips ,
the first note escapes my vocal cords.
The crowd erupts into cheers .
I can hardly hear the sound of my own voice.
My fear begins to melt away.
As Confidence fills my bones.
Before I know it,my four minutes on this stage are over.
Once again the audience bursts into cheers
Those nearest to the stage rising to their feet
Their applause echoing through the hall
I bow as the curtain drops
My heart beaming with joy
That I finally found the needed courage
To stand in the spotlight.
