13 February 2025
spotlit metaphor
a stage to strut upon
to pour your heart out from, or
somebody else’s you’re channelling
look through the lights to
the haze of audience, their upturned faces
their eyes if you can, they’re
here to help but they need
your help to help them do so
it’s not an illusion
they’re really listening, like
they rarely listen
this is your service to them, your time, so
don’t stuff up
feel them tense toward you
hear them hold their breath
for you
so make them
laugh
just the tiniest movement the
tiniest word will do
then you’ll
know what next
to do, it’s simple,
exit