Stage Fright

The bright lights of the stage blind me

My lips form an 'oh', mind clouds with worry

A melody on the cusp of my tongue

The lyrics waiting to be sung

My smile falters as my mind blanks

Good thing I have a chorus to cover my flanks

They sing longer than needed, as I freak in my head

My understudy gives my the side-eye, ready to sing in my stead

I open my mouth and close it once more

The song! I remember! My spirits soar

A soft lilting voice fills the air. Mine!

A smile graces my face, I'm doing well, it's all fine