Anticipation

The room was full. Packed to the rafters.

People had come from far and wide to hear me sing. How word had reached that far was beyond me.

I don’t sing.

I can’t sing.

My stomach was in knots as the lighting was turned down. The guitarist was already on stage, warming up: but he didn’t know the song I was about to sing. My singing partner said that it would be fine. We would improvise. We did well with our spoons earlier that week, she said.

There was no turning back.

The crowd were anticipating something good.

Not me…

Sideview’s weekend theme this week is Anticipation, follow the link to read other interpretations of the theme or to play along!

Mar 17, 2013

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38 responses to “Anticipation”

nrhatch

Mar 17, 2013

That’s a pretty pickle of a predicament.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Isn’t it just, Nancy…?
  
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prenin

Mar 17, 2013

I used to be able to carry a tune – in a bucket – but since Sarah gave me a bug that had cost her, her voice I found my singing skills had become a memory.

Be glad they can’t hear me in church when EVERYONE sings! LoL!!!

God Bless my friend!

Prenin.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  If I have to sing in a group, Prenin, no-one hears me.
  I mime.
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes

Mar 17, 2013

Love this!

But I am left thinking ‘is it all in his mind he can’t sing & he blows them away’ or can he really not sing, so AAAARGHH.

Great one – I feel the fear! 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Thanks Noeleen.
  The aaargh response is the right one!
  
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adeeyoyo

Mar 17, 2013

What a nightmare of anticipation, Tom. I liked it a lot!

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Thanks, Denise… it is a nightmare scenario!
  
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elspethc

Mar 17, 2013

Stagefright – the feeling we never did know anything, never could do anything, whatever “it” is. Yu’ve got a downside of anticipation in here.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  A downside from one angle, Elspeth… some of the crowd may have been anticipating terrible singing! 😉
  
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Diane Henders

Mar 17, 2013

I’ve had dreams like that. Fortunately it hasn’t happened to me in real life… yet…

Definitely a twist on “anticipation”. 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Indeed it is, Diane!
  
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Visionkeeper

Mar 17, 2013

You can feel it in your gut can’t you? That creeping dread as it crawls up your being threatening to explode….Pinch yourself T and come awake….VK

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Yes, VK, you’re right… and that’s all over now!
  
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Cat Forsley

Mar 17, 2013

Is It More blue in here ? ………… the background is beautiful 🙂

cute twist 🙂 🙂 🙂 fun read 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Thanks Cat. It’s a brighter shade of blue, with more blue in the header than before! 🙂
  
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  1. Cat Forsley
    
    Mar 17, 2013
    
    beautiful hues 🙂
    
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Soma Mukherjee

Mar 17, 2013

oh man this reminded me of the first time i was on stage for a performance,
wonderful take on the topic

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Thanks, Soma. It’s an odd feeling, isn’t it?
  
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Let’s CUT the Crap!

Mar 17, 2013

What a nightmare! Great story though.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 17, 2013
  
  Thanks, Tess. Very nightmarish!
  
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europasicewolf

Mar 17, 2013

I expect there were those in the crowd who were anticipating some terrible singing too Aquatom! So not to worry! You wouldn’t want to disappoint now would you? lol!! 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 18, 2013
  
  Exactly! Giving the audience what they wanted! The place wouldn’t have been that full if I was any good anyway, Icewolf!
  
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Andra Watkins

Mar 18, 2013

Is this true? I have to know, because I recognize myself in this description. Nothing scares me more than singing in public.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 18, 2013
  
  I can’t say just yet, Andra… but all will be revealed.
  Hopefully! 😉
  
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Deb

Mar 18, 2013

I’d likely freeze on stage. But you, I don’t think you would. I think you’d be a natural out there. 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 18, 2013
  
  Deb, I’d be a natural at the back of the stage in the shadows! Being in the spotlight isn’t my cup of tea at all! 😀
  
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SidevieW

Mar 18, 2013

This sounds like a nightmare….

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 18, 2013
  
  It does have a nightmarish feel to it, Sideview! 😀
  
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Sue Dreamwalker

Mar 18, 2013

arrgh Tom I never you knew you were a contender of the VOICE!… I must tune in… Great writing

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 18, 2013
  
  Thanks, Sue.
  If I went on the Voice, TV talent shows everywhere would be abolished!
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker
    
    Mar 18, 2013
    
    🙂
    
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Visionkeeper

Mar 21, 2013

This is a number 2?

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 21, 2013
  
  Vote registered, thank you!
  
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Sue Dreamwalker

Mar 22, 2013

Number 1 Tom

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 22, 2013
  
  Vote registered, thank you!
  
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penpusherpen

Mar 23, 2013

I vote no. 1/ … I once sang on stage…as a child, I came 3rd… out of three… never again… xx

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Mar 23, 2013
  
  Vote registered, thank you!
  
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