Take a deep breath
Let it out slowly
Repeat
Take a deep breath
Let it out slowly
Repeat
Close your eyes
And take another breath
Repeat
Allow the jitters to shake your hands
Allow the butterflies to crawl up your throat
(Pretty, pretty butterflies)
Acknowledge those jitters
And the butterflies
You won’t get sick
The shaking hands
Are just a sign
Of how much you want this
They’re there to remind you
How you feel this every time
But you’ve got this
You won’t get sick
Another deep breath
And step forward
Open your mouth
Speak your piece
The nerves are gone
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Reb Kreyling
I've been telling stories since I learned to talk and writing them for as long as I can remember. Now I'm also doing content for librarians. Find me on Facebook!
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Techgeoisie Worry as Modifiers for the Word Intelligence are Almost Exhausted
The elite of the world of technology and computer science are reportedly in a near panic as there are almost no words left to use in front of intelligence to describe the ever increasing scale of computer intelligence. The group released a statement asking for dictionaries to allow new words to be invented which can more accurately capture exactly how intelligent these machines now are. In a statement the group said “With the advent of super and ultra intelligent machines we do not have very many words left to describe the scale of intelligence the next generation of machines will surely have. We could go with super ultra or ultra super duper but that just sounds stupid and does not do justice to exactly how intelligent these machines are, especially in comparison to humans who are about as dumb as bricks compared to these awesomely intelligent, super smart, genius machines. Some have suggested gigantic intelligence or massive intelligence or even God like intelligence but those are only partially accurate as the true intelligence of these machines is beyond comprehension by even God him or herself. I mean these things are very, very, very intelligent. So intelligent that even intelligence itself is no longer the right word to describe it. Intelligence is something stupid humans have, computers laugh at our so called intelligence. Or they would, if they could laugh, or have any emotions at all. Given how intelligent they are I am sure they will have emotions soon and no doubt also be able to understand things and have knowledge. I mean they are so fucking smart it is ridiculous.”
By Everyday Junglist6 days ago in Poets
Mismatch Challenge Winners
Blending genres isn’t about stacking elements side by side. It’s about what happens when two sets of expectations refuse to cooperate. The strongest entries in the Mismatch Challenge understood that tension and leaned into it. Rather than smoothing the edges, these stories let their chosen genres complicate one another, creating friction that carried through voice, structure, and consequence.
By Vocal Curation Team2 days ago in Resources
Comments (4)
I followed the breathing at the beginning and it was so relaxing.
I like how the nerves are usually gone when I'm done speaking my piece!
So true. I've never had a fear of public speaking, and this is one advice I give to people who do: "Breathe in, breathe out. You know this stuff better than anyone else because it's yours. Go knock them out with your knowledge and wisdom." Great poem, Reb!
A wise reminder which I need every once in a while, Reb! A positive, uplifting poem.