Tuesday Night at Emile's: the way to leave them

Frank Prem

on a night like this

 

you’ve got to hug your words

 

got to make them warm
before you let them go
because

 

the crowd is in

 

looking for a show
you’re on first

 

you want to
let them know
that it’s
worth it
that you’re worth it
that what you’ve got
is what they want to take home
when they leave

 

never mind

 

the headline act

 

never mind

 

the coughers
the talkers
the late ones coming in
with their lack of
tact

 

make them

 

focus

 

listen

 

make them want to want you
to stay awhile
hear you give
a little more

 

like a short encore

 

to salute them

 

make them love you
give your heart away

 

if they’ll listen

 

pay attention

 

then bow your way backstage
while they still need what you’re offering

 

that’s the way

 

to leave them

 

hungry

 

for some more

 

more of you

 

~

  • Author: Frank Prem (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 27th, 2018 00:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: 7/18
  • Category: Fable
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
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  • Michael Edwards

    A bit like when I'm giving a demonstration to an art group - fine write Frank.

    • Frank Prem

      It's a little like burlesque, this. The slow reveal. Leave them hungry, every time.

    • Goldfinch60

      Very good Frank, always leave them wanting mo..

      • Frank Prem

        Touche, GF. Exactly right.

      • Accidental Poet

        And Frank, you've left us wanting more. Well said.

        • Frank Prem

          Glad you're enjoying the set, AP.



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