You put in your little white ear buds
And scan to your favorite song.
You’re On.
You walk the maze of hallways
Making sure everything is set
clean;
that everyone is on task
ready to go.
You’re pulling the ropes.
20 minutes to Curtain!
You set the stage with the legs
borders.
You help prepare the crew— set the opening number
sweep the stage one last time.
You’re Set.
10 minutes to Curtain!
Stage lights out
Flash house lights
Last minute make-up touch-ups
Circle
Zap
Break-a-leg!
You’re flying.
Eagle Eye.
You’re in control.
You crack your knuckles.
You feel the warm, comforting hands of support
releasing the tension from your shoulders.
You’re ready.
The whole world is on your shoulders.
Everyone is watching.
Waiting. Waiting in suspense.
You’re at the top of the world—
You’re calling the cues.
House lights out.
Curtain!
Cue FS1 & FS2.
Cue music.
You’re gone.
(Another poem from creative writing.) The format on the carbon is much cooler than it appears here.
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