FINAL CURTAIN

Louis Gibbs

Curtain descends,

The play ends.

The set is struck,

Stage lights dim.

 

No longer engaged

In assumed roles

Woven into webs

Of contrived drama;

 

Costumes shed,

Makeup removed,

Naked souls

Audition again.

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 28th, 2017 06:44
  • Comment from author about the poem: All the world is a stage ... But a platform for our evolution.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 66
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  • Goldfinch60

    We are all actors in the play of life and we wear different make up for different situations. Good write.

    • Louis Gibbs

      Thank you, good sir!

    • orchidee

      Erm, yes - like Outback says. Erm, maybe. I'm bamboozled by it! I blow a fuse in me brain-box trying to understand!
      A fine write, though I don't subscribe to the world-stage thingy much myself.

      • Louis Gibbs

        I guess we won't know for sure until we exit stage left ... or is it right? Oh well, thanks for your comment!

      • Michael Edwards

        Beautiful rounded piece - great work.

        • Louis Gibbs

          Your compliments are treasured, Michael! Thanks so much.

        • FredPeyer

          Your poem blew me away. You say so much with so few words. The last stanza is what life is all about, what we unconsciously, unknowingly do all the time. Love it!

          • Louis Gibbs

            As I love your thoughtful reply! Thanks so much, Fred.

          • Fay Slimm.

            The ongoing saga of continuation wrapped in a poetic nutshell - love this one Louis.

            • Louis Gibbs

              So glad you found it pleasing, Fay. Thanks for responding.

            • Poetic Dan

              I repeat to my self to be brave it all but a stage and try to remember that I can change at any point. Just that changes can sometimes mean letting go on people who think it's impossible, once they are gone the new costume can be put on in the blink if an eye!

              Brilliant work

              • Louis Gibbs

                Thanks for the kind words, Dan!

              • P.H.Rose

                Love this Louis



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