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Submitted to Contest #54
“Let’s welcome to the stage, 100 Years of Attitude!” Someone pulled aside the red velvet curtains, and I numbly stepped out on the stage. The seering stage lights blinded my view of the audience as they politely applauded. I felt like a helpless prisoner about to be interrogated. What was I doing here? I have no notes or script to prepare me. Why did I sign up for this? I’ve always hated performing in public. Yet, a couple months ago, an editor of a literary magazine which published one of my poems, contacted me to see if I want...
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