Last summer, I enrolled myself in a recitation competition, in which I was to recite my own poems in front of an audience in one of the biggest auditoriums in my city. For this, I wrote five short poems on five different subjects concerning my city. I spent around a month researching the relevant subjects that would make the poems interesting. Also, I clicked photographs and prepared a presentation with musical effects, that would keep the audience engaged and assist in fabricating a soothing ambiance. I rehearsed multiple times to enhance my voice modulation, expression, and body language, which were the important parameters of judgment for the assignment. Unfortunately, I had to pivot considering an unforeseen circumstance. Two nights prior to my performance at the recitation competition, I met with an accident and burned my left foot severely. Due to my negligence and lack of self-awareness, my burn aggravated and I had to be hospitalized. Consequently, I decided to cancel my candidature. Heartbroken, I called up the organizers. They enquired if my performance was ready. Upon getting positive feedback, they asked me if I would like to join virtually, and I readily agreed. Thus, was satisfied with the decision made and glad that my hard work did not get wasted, though multiple alterations had to be incorporated. On the day of the performance, organizers sent their team to assist me at the hospital. They connected me to the audience over video conference and also played the presentation I made alongside. Fortunately, the idea worked and my efforts were acknowledged. The audience liked my performance, and so did the judges. I secured the third position in the competition. The original plan of life would have been more fruitful and if I was not injured, my level of energy and enthusiasm would have been more. Nonetheless, this plan, although different from the original one, was successful.
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