Stage

The audience roars, and cheers, and applauds,

And even gives a standing ovation

I bask in that sweet glory of success

For I gave life to a character,

Bared my heart and soul,

Performed my best despite imperfection

I shudder at acrid moments

Of voice cracking,

And forgotten lines,

And messed up blocking

But the show must go on as they always do

The tension and drama behind the scenes

The divas being divas

The rehearsal blues

You practice, and practice, and practice some more

All spicing up the total experience

Music swelling

Spotlight dimming

Curtains closing

Head to the exit

Bittersweet goodbye