A Revelation

This was a poem performed in front of my AP English Composition class.

This is not an easy thing to do,

As most of you will know.

It’s somewhat of a daunting task,

I’d say undoubtedly so.

 

The writing part is simple;

It just takes some time and thought.

Ideas here are transferred there,

For so long we have been taught.

 

But how to speak in front of crowds

Without falling to the ground

Is something we must learn ourselves

As adulthood comes around.

 

Bravery is a miraculous trait.

Some possess it by the ton. . .

I envy those who do

And have long wondered how it’s done.

 

Jack Sparrow is my hero,

And Bilbo Baggins, too.

MLK, Anne Hathaway,

As well as all of you.

 

Lucy Ball could make me laugh

Until I’m shedding tears.

She once said, “I’m brave, not funny,”

So I've looked up to her for years.

 

These people all seem fearless,

Like they have been their whole lives.

But when I think that they were once like me,

It gives me confidence; here’s why:

 

I think that being brave

Is not as tough as it may seem.

It’s not a certain kind of person

From whom confidence could gleam.      

 

Just smile when you’re petrified.

Don’t stop the fight to beat it,

Because bravery is a battle, and fear is but a word;

You’ll see in time you can defeat it.          

 

Associate with people

Who will help you on your journey.

‘cuz we could all use help along the way,

As I have been learning.

 

Good posture can work miracles.

I promise you it’s true.

Look tall and you will feel it,

Then you will be brave, too.

 

So now that I have finished,

Up here will stand a new face.

I say to you, “Have confidence,”

Because you all have what it takes.

Author's Note

I hope this helps anyone struggling like I have with this problem.

Reviews

[Rachael]

God I wish I had your ability.

[John]

Fantastic rhyming schemes, keep up with the positivity.

[santrod]

this is a truly great poem, and i am glad that i am not the only one that has felt these feelings before. I really like the Bilbo Baggins part and it motivates me even more in my new journey.

[Holly Mason]

I would think you have no problems by this write
loved it..it is refreshing to see a younger writer writing something other then pain and death thanks much beautiful piece

[#Gatsby's Bouncer]

Thank you so much :)