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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

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/27/2023 4:20:00 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!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 3:21:00 PM

Thanks Hiya, always interested in hearing your thoughts, truly appreciated

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/26/2023 4:24:00 PM

loved how you set this poem as a 'scene on a stage.' When I worked full time, I too felt like an extra in my own show. Powerful words you've shared, Clive. Have a great evening, Sara

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 12:10:00 AM

Thanks Sara, much appreciated

Ink Empress

Date: 12/26/2023 3:10:00 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

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/26/2023 3:24:00 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

Mark Hughes

Date: 12/26/2023 10:57:00 AM

Act one, of many! Love it Clive, well done!!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/26/2023 3:21:00 PM

Thanks Mark, I truly appreciate your support

Di11y Da11y

Date: 12/26/2023 10:56:00 AM

This reminded me of the Caretakers of Wonder by Cooper Eden a book I saw for the first time a couple of days ago. For me it was especially evident when I worked in the city centre, felt like everyone marched in the direction at the same speed in the mornings - freaky!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/26/2023 3:20:00 PM

Not heard of that book, might have to check it out. Sometimes things do feel like they're following a program, you're right. Thanks D

Jim Slaughter

Date: 12/26/2023 9:21:00 AM

I've had that same feeling on occasion, Clive. Life is/can be a bit like a movie set, n'est-ce pas?

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/26/2023 3:17:00 PM

Oui! Thanks for reading Jim, much appreciated