Prom is a time for everyone to have fun

Not for people to cut and run

It’s a time for people to get down and dance

Not feel embarrassed and wet their pants

 

The night of my prom, I went stag.

Felt like I had this thing in the bag.

But one thing that unnerved me a lot

Was dancing.  Suddenly, I didn’t feel so hot.

 

As a kid I was bullied and teased, to no end

For stupid little things, it was like a trend

We all grew up a bit in high school

But I was still hesitant to dance, I thought I’d play it cool

 

The music had started, but nobody got down

Not seeing people party made me frown

Only one or two people were out on the dance floor

But other than that, it was a total bore.

 

Suddenly a great song played over the loudspeaker

I thought maybe I should go out and dance, the evening can’t get bleaker

So with a deep breath, I got up from my seat

And I turned to the DJ saying, “Dude, drop the beat!”

 

I danced, I shuffled, and bounced like crazy

I can’t remember anything else. The moment was kind of hazy.

Did I dance like a pro? The answer is no.

I was certain I’d be ridiculed for lack of rhythm and flow

 

But to my surprise, everyone joined me

I inspired everyone to dance and sing with glee

I conquered my fear of dancing in front of everyone

If it weren’t for me, then nobody would have an ounce of fun.

 

That night I learned everyone really had grown up

Not making fun of me and supporting me, yup!

I also learned that I inspired people

To dance and soar like an eagle.

 

That was easily the best night of my life

I had no more worries, no more strife

If I can go back and relive that night I would

It still lives on in my memories, as every great moment should.