Tagged by Elizabeth Hagenlocher so here goes my attempt. Her last line becomes my first line:

I’ll still be here, both ready and not,

an understudy in the wings. 

Nervous you’ll call my name

to speak lines heard before, 

from better actors.

“I love you”--

delivery weak, timing off,

despite the rehearsals.

I need more practice.

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