Everything will be fine, you say
as you try to convince yourself that you're not nervous
the others over there, surely they are more nervous than me
I have prepared, I have done all I can, and I will do my best;
there is nothing more I can do.
The lights go on - it's your turn!
So you mount the stage and take your place
right on cue, your mind draws a blank.
Fuck
Now what do I do?