I stand on the edge of the abyss

Staring into the multitude of eyes and hushed excitement

 

Red ones spout criticism

"She's just a naive child with too big a nose"

Blue ones giggle absent mindedly

"Do you remember him? Wasn't he gorgeous?"

Green ones remain silent 

Taken in by the elaborate pamphlet of names.

Brown ones are a mix of the three

Not knowing who to copy

 

But there! In the far corner there!

A pair of golden eyes shine in awe

Giddy as a fledgling bird

Murmuring, "She's the star!"

 

Her wonder sparks an elder in me

And I remember what you said that day

"Take a leap of faith

Jump into the world

Change someone's life.

Nothing will ever remain the same

And everyday is an adventure

So go forth:

Life is your stage

And you its shinning star."

 

Holding tight to the vow

I step into the spotlight and bow.