Milomi's world

Heart hammering,
You take your place. Making
Last minute adjustments.
A smudge of makeup
A hair out of place
A button left unbuttoned.

Stammering,
Flushing under the gaze of a
Hundred people- no, there must be more.
Watching expectantly
(As you wile away time)
Waiting for you to begin your show.

It’s glamouring,
The lights, the diamonds, the shine.
Testing the mic
Holding yourself tight
You begin.
Your tightness soon unravelling to show your candour.

Clamouring,
Outside the hall. Upheaval, chaos,
Intruding upon your show.
Amidst the noise, you hear. Clear.
A match being lit. A gun being cocked.
Heart hammering.

Bells ringing in your ears.
You run off the stage, grab people.
You shout, you scream, you search for safety.
Bells, bells, bells, bells, bells.
Ducking, head between your knees, in an exit. Not willing to accept
The biggest bell. The fire.

Written by
Milomi.