Standing ovation

Me ? Feeling good ?...Yes, i’m trying.

Some days i am right up there, performing.

Some days i am just lying. 

Feeling like on roller-coaster, up and down,

Over the moon, oversensitive, 

and at the verge of a nervous breakdown.

I woke up this morning after sleepless night

The pillow, soaking wet again.

I've managed a smile...despite.

I am weak, I am tired, i don’t care to shave, 

Yet, tomorrow will be different,

Tomorrow is another day.

The show must go on and i will not give up.

The stage is all set,

The audience sitting down.

Are they really all here to see me ? My life’s illumination ?

Very good performance, no doubt,

But surely not worth a standing ovation.

RR, April 2011