A Night at the Play

The lesson

A play

The actors

She and I



Act one, the scene, a night filled with sorrow

Outside the wind howls through the trees

Her line, I’ve had enough

In reply, his heart dies



Act two, it’s more of the same

She’s wanting time

Needing space

He’s heartbroken and trapped

Is he going insane



As the play goes on

The actors are predictable yet complex

They each stand their ground

Reluctant to give

Saying their decision

Is a decision to live



The curtain comes open

We begin act three

She’s returned from far away

He longs to see her face

Though he now sees a look

Of shame and disgrace



The look and the words

They are one and the same

She’s trying to move on

His hands shake

Bitterly crying, repeating her name



Welcome, sit down

Please shut the door

We’ve returned from intermission

The beginning of act four





The crowd watching patiently

Hanging on every word

Do they hope, will they cheer

Will wedding bells be the final

Music score

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nice piece