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After The Applause

Once the curtain is down All lights then turn to dim Music slowly trails off As the self bows back in Moments of reflection Memory becomes faint When the thrill has left you And you wipe off the paint You think of what it was That you have then just done Knowing all it has meant Amazed if you had fun You aren't even quite sure If you'll keep going on In search of more footlights To brighten your soul song 81 Words Rhyme 4/20/22

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Date: 5/9/2022 8:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "To brighten your soul's song" is a wonderful line. Love This Write. Have a blessed day..................
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/11/2022 5:46:00 AM
Do I notice a tinge of theater in your background? Or is it simply your gracious empathy? Thanks ever so Paula.
Date: 5/9/2022 7:32:00 AM
"In search of more footlights" - Great! Congratulations!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 5/11/2022 5:47:00 AM
So clever of you to pick up on that line...and she'd some light on it. Thanks so much for your visit.

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