Take Two

Tonight is my second chance
Up on the stage
To see if the audience
I can engage.

The lyrics are solid
(They should be – I wrote ‘em!)
But to really deliver,
I’ve gotta promote ‘em.

I’ve gotten advice:
“Write them down on your hand.
That way they’ll be right there,
At your command.”

That might work, but I’d rather
Just rein in my nerves,
So the audience soaks up
The show it deserves.

I’ll give it my best shot;
Last time I fell short.
Stay tuned ‘til tomorrow –
You’ll get my report.