Curtain Call

  

Everyday it is the same

I can’t shake it, can’t fight it

              Can’t deny it…

If I broke it nothing would change,

Except more pieces to the puzzle

That doesn’t seem fit yet still feels right.

 

Why does it all have to be?

How come it controls me?

When fate’s reigns

Are in my hands.

 

I am looking for reason and rhyme

Asking myself why…

       Why does it have to be

So damn complicated?

But the beat is off

Making the lyrics rough.

 

So my heart sings this song

A million times over

Only to fall upon deaf ears

Cause the crowds are gone

And the echo vibrates my soul.

 

So I take my bow

       And let the curtain fall

Exiting stage left and out the door

Into the pouring rain.

 

It is then I know it is my entire fault

For I wanted the crowds

When all I needed was

An audience of one. 

Reviews

[trinityluv122]

the way i interperate this writing is that your trying to express what you really feel but there is no one there, and you would be happy if just one took in your song of expression, because it only starts with one.
Nothing controls you, you have free will. Anyway enough of my babbbling another great write from you.

Lara sending you Love and Happiness

[Anna]

wow i love it. You can relate it to many things. great write!

[Ralphy]

Awe, this is great...it's your entire fault, for you wanted the crowds when all you needed was an audience of one...Great quote, for I have to remember that...Wonderful write Dale...wonderful write

[Constance L. Hartwell]

"for I want the crowds/when all I needed was/an audience of one." That line is so beautiful. I love the message you are giving out. Thank you for sending a request. I enjoyed this piece.

[Babbette Francis]

Well Sandy and I are in different rooms but I'm clapping too. She just can't hear me.

Some things are not meant for everyone to see, hear or even feel.
But I feel ya on this.

Very Good!!
BRAVO!!

[Closed Account]

this is really good. it send a great message. thanks for sharing!
--Bella Rose

[Sheila Kline]

You are so "right-on" in your poem Dale! We so often think we have to impress, please the whole crowd, even the world, when just being who we are is enough...or should be!...and to think about it...that one may even be just us! Who do we have to impress??

Your honesty is very much appreciated as you speak of the way it should be...of the way you are!
A BRAVO POEM!!!!

[Anita B Jacques]

A awesome write as usual, Honest and true, finding and accepting yourself as you are, I hope I'm reading it right. You have so much talent, all your poems speak to us, always delivering a message and we relate, your audience is huge my dear friend, we all love you and God love's you, we know the size of your heart sweetie, you are for REAL. Thank you for sharing your write and I m looking forward to read your next one. God Bless

[shythatway]

Mhm. I'm here, too. What you write is very true. Just like you say, the thing about the crowds is that they don't stick around after curtain fall, and so you're only left with the busboy.. *thinks about it* Ok, the busboy came from my mind, no yours. I think it's a beautiful message you are sending. We all just need that one person who will stay. *smile* Thanks for sharing.

[Lauren Beth]

I love it! It sends a great message...I can think of someone I know who could use to learn this lesson. Awesome write. Standing O :)

[A. Rose]

I also applaude! This was so creative and intriguing, I loved it. Kepp up the good writing!