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Shame MAG

January 12, 2010
By Skaii GOLD, ., Other
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Curtains open
stage flooded with light,
face white

with fear
of failing.
Knees weak and
shaking.
Stomach doing flips …
Nausea begins.

Voice is lost in
the crowd of faces
waiting,
expecting,
laughing.
Wonder when this will
end.
Curtain closes.
Muscles tightened

with anger,
and

shame.

© Hanna R., Milford, NJ

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AmandaaPandaa GOLD said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 9:04 am
AmandaaPandaa GOLD, Glen Cove, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us&quot;!!

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i really like this poem. i really understand when your in that moment you feel that way. great job!!