Slam countdown

The slam is rapidly approaching and I, of course, want to win. But I want to do something more than win.

I want to be true to my poems. I want to forget all thoughts of winning anyway. I tend to get too caught up in that.

I want to present my poems as gifts to the audience. I want the performance to be an act of love, an act of giving of myself.

And if that comes together right, than everybody wins.

But I should come out on top regardless if I prepare right.