Secret

Guys, I'm about to let you all in on a little secret.

I am absolutely terrified to present my poetry slam today.
I had to video tape my performance (making it easier for Dr. Ballenger to review) and I feel that making this video will take away from the message, away from the effect I was going for.

I am afraid that my poem will make no sense, that the video will look horrible, and that I will horribly embarrassed in the process. However, that is one of the defining characteristics of the genre I am working in. It's full of vulnerability and there really isn't a way to escape that.

Also, I hate watching myself on video tape. If I don't have to sit through it, then it might be better.

Well, enough worrying. It will be over soon enough.