In a Chair

There she sits on a stage, in a chair too large for her. It towers over her, the back rest reaching out into the darkness above her, as if it wanted to escape the light that focuses solely on her.

Her slender arms are almost swallowed by the armrests and whenever she nervously reaches out to fix her hair it just does not want to let go of her.

A few steps away stands a podium, on which is lies a small booklet with a colourful cover. But she cannot see it. Her chest quickly rises and drops, and the light blinds her.

Only muffled sounds, traveling over from beyond the stage, betray the people in the darkness. Chairs are nudged and coughs and murmuring of the people that just arrived is heard.

Slowly she stands up. Straightens her back, puts on a smile and folds her hands. It all looks choreographed. Slowly she steps towards the podium, while the first applause starts, and the people start to quiet down. As the light slowly dims, it reveals a room full of expecting people. Friends and family and strangers never seen before. Waiting. Listening.


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