Stage Fright

voices in my head,

 a familiar twist

strangling vocal chords 

in my eyes

old movies, instant replay mode

take 33/act twelve/quiet on the set

from the top again....let's roll it

tonight we'll play lovers

more passion/less acting

I don't care anymore

    about your lines

i see your lips moving on cue, 

there's nothing happening

silent movies rarely get awards

merely going through the actions,

 you don't get paid

dress rehearsal on a reel

 spinning off reality

break out another old script,

 shot this rerun in technicolor

you're breathing, but expired

this scene is dead

sweeping exit

cut/

Reviews

[khalid]

oh woww i love this dear...why do many lovers become deaf when they are supposed to talk? it really sucks then to be waiting for one single word from those locked lips..
is it shyness then? i think love teaches lovers to be brave not to be shy..
we need to hear what we feel, a sweet word can remove years stress..if you love, express it..

[Frieda P]

I could not agree more khalid, fear I suppose...thanks so much for your insightful review as always...

[khalid]

my pleasure always dear..

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

fantastic Frieda......and the format is beyond cool

[Frieda P]

So happy you enjoyed it Neva.

[.]

very nice and wonderful poem. i loved how you have expressed the feelings of a lover waiting for the beloved to make any action showing the wild love..

[Frieda P]

Thanks crickbee...'wild love' would be nice...

[.]

our pleasure,Farieda.. welcome from Mrs Cricket and Mr. Bee..wild love is always nice..

[Frieda P]

Oh wow, you're two people, I didn't know. Thanks to both of you so. ;-)

[Jack...]

Wow, this is so cool. I like the metaphores scattered throughout. Another fantastic idea put into a completely enticing perspective. If you don't put a book together of your poetry soon, I will. Nice Frieda...once again.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Jack, glad you enjoyed this one, something a bit different, and you're too kind. I was thinking...
'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players' whilst writing this....exit stage left. ;-)

[Jack...]

Heavens to murgatroyd...you did a fantastic job.

[Frieda P]

Lol haven't heard that in ages, you slay me....thanks again!