John Lawless Poet Blank verse

Curtain Call

I flee from the reality of self
In blind attempt at being self-less
Confronting an enlightened self-interest.

I have stepped into the shadows
Allowed them the spotlights curse
of cheers and boos of curtain calls.

Suppress the urge to take the stage
Permit them praise, and failures fury
Deny them not their bloodied glory.

I do it not for them but self
To touch the hem of passing whim
In closing act of one-night stand.

John G. Lawless
©3/30/3023

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Ann Peck March 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM So, you're letting go of ego--am I reading it right? If so, a brave move! Best of luck. If it works, show us how. I enjoyed your poem very much.

Paul Willason March 31, 2023 at 3:26 PM Wrestling with this one but that's why I like it, good lines taking you to a place that you know you've been but can't quite name. Enjoy poems that suggest meaning without spelling it out.I'll spend some more time in this poem John, worth it.

Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 8:20 AM And now we get to read it. I honestly felt like a cat chasing it's tail, John. Had to dive in a couple of times and swim around. Very clever. John Lawless March 31, 2023 at 1:04 PM Daniel, if you figure out what it means ....let me know...