AND ACTION

when I leave the house
sheep have been arranged in fields
and the allocations of cars 
have been made for today’s passing
with scripts sent out nightly
to those I might encounter
those set management guys
have been busy again
even the sky looks real
I’m sure someone must yell
AND CUT 
when I fall asleep at night
and set up begins again

funny though
I feel like an extra
in my own show
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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December 27, 2023 at 4:20 AM
That ending line really striked a gloomy chord.. "I feel like an extra in my own show" Life can be such that sometimes, when we feel unwanted by our own souls.. Quite a poignant touch that you've given to this very intriguing and deep write.. made me think and feel so much.. Also, I am really intrigued by the setup of a show here.. Expressing life as a theatrical scene.. Thought-provoking, I really enjoyed reading this!
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December 27, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Thanks Hiya, always interested in hearing your thoughts, truly appreciated
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December 26, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Thats a very deep thought and emotion that you’ve expressed there, to feel extra in your own show, what a soul hitting line to end this with, i enjoyed the read as always. Sending you light
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December 26, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Yes, feeling like an extra in my own show was what I started with then based the rest around it. Thanks for reading IE
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December 26, 2023 at 10:57 AM
Act one, of many! Love it Clive, well done!!
Culverhouse Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Thanks Mark, I truly appreciate your support
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December 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM
I've had that same feeling on occasion, Clive. Life is/can be a bit like a movie set, n'est-ce pas?
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December 26, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Oui! Thanks for reading Jim, much appreciated
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