Way Off Broadway

I've forgotten what to say
Seems the lines have went away
Pressured by weight as they stare
Just a clown in underwear

Can't think of a single word
Standing here looking absurd
Sweating in the huge spotlight
Obvious case of stage fright

I look to you
and you are gone
I don't know how
to carry on
It's in your eyes
that I can see
All of the things
i'll ever be

Truly a state one tries to avoid
Alone in skivvies, paranoid
Breathe deeply then glance around
Heartbeat now the only sound

Seems on me it all depends
All good stories have an end
Lost focus on what it's about
Growing fear and plagued by doubt

I look to you
and you are gone
I don't know how
to carry on
It's in your eyes
that I can see
All of the things
i'll ever be

Reviews

[kelvin]

this seems to be true in a lot of cases to where one looks for strength through others to carry on, this is where their state of mind settles at comfort. One must look in their inner depths now matter how low the depths are to find their own source of inner essence to carry on within themselves. Nicely written read with nice flow as well and as always keep writing fellow writer

[Rogue]

Thank you for both reading and sharing your thoughts on this. :)

[kelvin]

You're very welcome

[B-poet]

This is very distinctive and unique. Conveying the message of what's truly possible in regards to living a more fulfilling life. The only catch is you have know what type of eye's are actually inspiring enough to gaze at before you can believe it's even possible to experience it.
Great work Rogue. I'm adding this to my library. :)

[Rogue]

Thank you for the insightful review. I am glad you found meaning in it. :)

[Frieda P]

This speaks to looking to others for our own self-worth, unfortunately this is the case a lot of the times. Clown in underwear hit that note...

/Truly a state one tries to avoid
Alone in skivvies, paranoid
Breathe deeply then glance around
Heartbeat now the only sound/

Good read...

[Rogue]

True. I believe another of my pieces.. Machiavellian Nightmare, explains how that self worth was destroyed. Unfortunately, it has never been able to be rebuilt. Now it takes the reflection of myself in the eyes of those individuals I love and trust to remind me.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Love the exceptional title, will check that one out..my pleasure.

[Sami Khalil]

It is only natural to feel the stage fright and where all the eyes and spotlights are on us . But some have more confidence than others . Sometimes it helps if we have family members or friends in the audience to give us some confidence. It is a pshychological thing out of fear and anxieties and I think it has to do with our fear of failure too.
This write sheds the light on an important subject . A great job as always...:)

[Rogue]

Thank you for the review and your insightful words here, Sami.
-smile-
You're a good man.

[Sami Khalil]

You are a kind lady . You are welcome...:)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)

[Rogue]

I see you batman. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha....:)