It was the most defining night of my life.

I've sang on a stage like this before

but it felt nerve wrecking.

Like I was about to let out a long breath after being oppressed into the dark waters of despair.

Gripping the slippery silver microphone in my clammy hands.

Determined steps.

I stood center stage alone in bold blackness.

Letting all the cheers and voices fade,

All the eyes watching me extinguished.

Hearing my heartbeat in my ears.

I fluttered my eyes closed, listening to the beat of the music.

I let myself be revealed in the only

way I knew how to.

Wearing heartbreak on my sleeve.

The words of my heart flowing

out in a song.

I was finally breathing after being

submerged into the water,

Loosing your hold.

The music becoming my anchor,

I knew everything would be fine.

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