No Curtain Call

Saxon Crow

The character I became in a play I didn't write has made his final curtain call
However no accolades shall be given, no rave reviews or awards
Instead I'll sweep the stage clean before making a hasty exit stage left
The lines written were hard to learn because they were full of truth about things that weren't real. 
There was no congruence and i could not immerse myself in the role
The other actor who shared the stage was sometimes over dramatic and prone to mad improvisation. 
It was hard to keep up and without any prompts to the well rehearsed lines, now scattered to the four corners of the theatre, meaning became meaningless 
In the end all the hard work was for nought, the characterization became shallow and unbelievable, and the story ended in silence as the audience were left confused. 
And so, the stage now clean and disassembled, the role I created laid to rest, I leave the theatre 
With each step moving away I become once again myself and remember who I am
And I hope I will never play a part like that ever again

 

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Comments7

  • Goldfinch60

    Emotions laid out in your words SC hopefully you have found the real you once more.

    Andy

    • Saxon Crow

      One is trying GF

    • Doggerel Dave

      But was it an actor on a stage.....or.... Either way an engaging piece , as I've come to expect of your work, Sax

      • Saxon Crow

        Put. It down to readers choice! Thanks Dave

      • L. B. Mek

        If we had no shadows in our Past
        we couldn't be hopeful
        of finding something better, brighter
        in our dreamed tomorrow's...
        (really liked the concept of merging
        two versions of self, the now
        and the regretted past, but maybe
        some direct dialogue
        between the two poetic voices
        would add more depth;
        such an intriguing read, thank you!
        and those first few lines flowed effortlessly)
        'The character I became in a play I didn't write
        has made his final curtain call
        However no accolades shall be given
        no rave reviews or awards
        Instead I'll sweep the stage clean
        before making a hasty exit, stage left'

        • Saxon Crow

          Thanks LB. Love your comments

        • Accidental Poet

          A play so many of us have starred in. Excellently penned Sax. 👍

          • Saxon Crow

            Thanks AP. Meet you at the baftas!

            • Accidental Poet

              Sounds like a plan Sax. 😉

            • Poetic Dan

              Omg this was absolutely incredible, I wrote one just like this once but no where near as magnificent you made this! My very life dancing in front of me, the opening line made me sit up and take note. As I followed to the end I was glad for each role that I took and will execute my final day's on my stage. ...100% my way!

              Thanks for doing yours 😉
              One of a kind!

              • Saxon Crow

                Thanks buddy. As ever, much appreciated and what a path we share!

              • Fay Slimm.

                A thrilling drama about life and its lessons being played out and need for learning where decisions quickly made could make all the difference to our role....... a compelling read Sax.

              • Trenz Pruca

                A good one Sax. A play full on sound and fury...



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