stomach lurching
brain churning
what do I do?
My hands start sweating
I'm trying to catch breath
standing up
My knees are shaking
legs wobbling
I'm tripping over my own feet
Making it to the stage
I gain composure
My mind is reeling
knowing this is my only chance
mustering up every ounce of confidence
I walk to center stage
looking out
the lights are blinding
hundreds of eyes scrutinizing
and I remember what I'm here for
my heart starts to soar
the music starts
my passion takes over
and I dance
I'll give them all I got
everything I felt
in each move I took
twirling, gliding
rhythmically moving
I stop
My body freezes
This is  like a dream
None of it feels real
the audience
the judges
my family yelling at me to save myself
from what I knew I already lost
I was in shock
I couldn't respond
feeling dizzy, I grasped for support
grabbing nothing but air
I tumbled to the ground
the black floor resembling
the abyss I was falling in
The audience gasps
I hear yells for help
My head hurts
feeling wet and warm
taking comfort on the coldness of the floor
my eyes slowly closed
scared faces the last thing I see
The last thing I'll ever see