My dream-time is imminent
And reality begins to rock my soul
I’m bodily shaking in my shoes
Making my tummy tumble and squirm
Truth has cut me to the bone
Adrenaline’s spurting through my blood
Veins are bursting
Muscles are stiff and bulging
The night is filling with anticipation
Excitement crawls down my skin
Old hairs are all standing on end
Toes are twitching like never before
Best I slow down my eagerness
And subdue my hullabaloo
Otherwise I’ll forget to pack the shampoo
Ivor Steven (c) 2019