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The Show Begins: An original poem
Hey girls! Here’s an original poem written by a GL Reader just like you who wished to remain anonymous. Leave your critiques in the comments!
The Show Begins
As Actors
we stand shoulder to shoulder
masked by heavy curtains, black as night.
Anticipation building,
energy nearly vibrating off this sea of bodies.
Adrenaline pumping through my body!
Lines, scenes, lyrics
all whizzing through my brain,
mosquitos buzzing in my mind.
Friends' hands clasp together,
fingers interlacing.
Whispers of "It's here!" and "Break a leg!" create a domino effect,
echoing in my ears.
Director's voice rises above the crowd!
Hanging on her every word, we listen:
"Enjoy the show!"
We all hear, and it finally hits me.
My heart begins to race uncontrollably,
energy surging through my veins.
Curtains glide open,
a hush falls over the crowd
and the show begins.
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Plus! Love to sing, dance, act or play an instrument? Shoot over a video of your star-worthy performances! It could be featured right here!
The Show Begins
As Actors
we stand shoulder to shoulder
masked by heavy curtains, black as night.
Anticipation building,
energy nearly vibrating off this sea of bodies.
Adrenaline pumping through my body!
Lines, scenes, lyrics
all whizzing through my brain,
mosquitos buzzing in my mind.
Friends' hands clasp together,
fingers interlacing.
Whispers of "It's here!" and "Break a leg!" create a domino effect,
echoing in my ears.
Director's voice rises above the crowd!
Hanging on her every word, we listen:
"Enjoy the show!"
We all hear, and it finally hits me.
My heart begins to race uncontrollably,
energy surging through my veins.
Curtains glide open,
a hush falls over the crowd
and the show begins.
Want to showcase your work? Whether you like to dabble in creative writing, swoosh some strokes on a canvas or snap pics, send us your poems, short stories and artwork to youwroteit@girlslife.com OR just click “Submit Your Own” below.
Plus! Love to sing, dance, act or play an instrument? Shoot over a video of your star-worthy performances! It could be featured right here!
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