Sweat
Gerald Ramsey
In the matte darkness of backstage
Standing scared filled with nervousness
           SÄuni…
Brimming to the pores
Anxiety glistens on bronze skin
           Mili mili mili…
Soft shine of coconut oil
Glows golden
           Pati a…
Nerves start trickling down
Soaking into the ‘ie                                                           Â
           Lua pati…
All self-conciousness beads up
And plunges for the wooden floor
           Lua pati ma le ‘o…
Now there is luster for the stage
Ablaze with drops of shameless boldness
           Sau ia…
Hands and feet move in beat with the pÄtÄ“
As we step into the light with a smile
           Choohoo…