stage

If you’re trembling
shaking the ground
beneath your feet

If you hear short breaths
blending with background static
right on cue
with the pellets from your palms

If your eyes are darting
across the room
or to your knees

If you see the darkness
coming all to quickly
or with each blink

If you see anything at all

If your heart is atop your chest
eyes tallying every beat

If it enthralls you
or drives you mad

If you feel anything
rushing through your veins

push the words out
take the stage