“Up and at ‘em!”
The loud, echoing voice rang in my ears
as the small crowd gathered ‘round
for our next direction

The instructor told us to do well
‘’Break a leg”, she said
as the wide red curtain drew open.

The calming music began,
as the spinning and dancing started.
As I twirled, round and round,
I felt the light breeze tickle at my legs.

The final twirl was at its ending
yet it was dizzying
and after the curtain’s close,
I fell to my knees on the polished wooden stage

We all laughed giddily
And for the first time in my life
I actually felt like I was doing something astounding