What An Act

School Performances

I’m glad to be at home,

with today packed away…

stamped with success.

A bunch of 9 and 10 year olds

performed for the school

and their parents, today.

 I’m a bit of a wallflower –

like to hide away

and let things pass over me.

So, come my assembly performance day,

 you will not find me

sitting in front of my class,

drawing attention to myself.

I’ll be the one hiding

at the side of the hall…

Well, actually, today…

I was the one hiding

to the side of the stage.

The kids wanted me there…

just in case.

And their performance?

They rocked it!

They acted out a picture book-

which I chose for them.

The rest, they did themselves.

They auditioned for parts.

They selected the actors for each part.

They arranged everything –

the painting, the costumes, the props.

They acted so well.

Their voices were loud and in character.

Their stomping and yelling were appreciated

and they delivered their lines flawlessly.

 It all went very smoothly.

 Their parents loved it –

and were impressed

with the newly uncovered talents

 in their children.

And the kids…

they knew they had done all the work…

they knew they were fantastic.

They knew they rocked it.

The kids were so proud.  

After everything…

that’s what matters most.­­