=stage fright

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my words waver
turning to noise
stuttering and stammering
"would they ever hear my voice?"

my throat parch and dry
ran out of words to speak
language runs cold
as I reach my volume's peak

they stare at me
people starting to boo and shout
i try to stand
as my legs went out

the spotlight cracked
and the mic dropped
as the crowd leaves
my heart stopped

i failed once again
how many times must i try
before they see me
slowly die
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"Would anyone... care to listen?"
- Montblanc

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