Lin Lane Poet Monoku

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Exit: Stage Left

"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances."  Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'


Some like basking in the spotlight ~ when long past time for their stage exit

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Suzette Richards May 9, 2023 at 4:18 AM Less is certainly more ... Love the pic and the monoku, Lin :) Suzette Richards May 9, 2023 at 4:28 AM I've seen a few episodes of AGT where they had to encourage the contestants to leave the stage despite the unanimous NO buzzers ... Lin Lane May 9, 2023 at 4:20 AM g'morning Suzette and thanks for reading this one. I still laugh when I look at the picture.

Constance La France May 6, 2023 at 7:41 PM Lin, the biggest lesson I have learnt is to be happy out of the spot light, a very meaningful Monoku ! Lin Lane May 7, 2023 at 1:48 AM Thank you, Constance. Only the haughty ones seek recognition, and when they do, the light exposes their flaws.

Ann Foster May 5, 2023 at 4:51 PM Love the puppet picture... haha... and the words are so true... Well done. Ann Lin Lane May 5, 2023 at 5:10 PM Hi Ann, and thank you for finding this one to your liking. Miss Piggy's time was up, but she appears to be a stage hog.

Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2023 at 10:11 AM A powerful Monoku write. Shakespeare had it right. Cute picture. Have a blessed day/weekend.......... Lin Lane May 5, 2023 at 1:39 PM Hey, Paula. I found this picture and I knew I had to use it. Loved Kermit's expression. Thank you.

Alexis Y. May 4, 2023 at 3:11 PM Hi Lin, Ain't that the truth? This is a well penned monoku. I liked the photo too. Have a great day:-) Alexis Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM Hiya Alexis. No kidding. Thanks for liking this whole package.

Tania Kitchin May 4, 2023 at 1:30 PM Lin, a great monoku, some never learn and seek negative attention for the spotlight. Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 1:51 PM It seems to me your thoughts mirror my own, Tania. Thanks for the comment and the trip over from AP to La La Land.

Tom Cunningham May 4, 2023 at 9:27 AM And some just don't know when their performance is past their sell by date.. Good one Lin and of which we see often. Tom Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 9:56 AM Too many not wanting the curtain to close. Thanks so much, Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 4, 2023 at 9:12 AM :))) ... A saying goes: "Turn in time, there's no shame in turning back" ... the game is over :) - hugs Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 9:54 AM Excellent thought, Anne-Lise. Thanks a bunch for leaving your comments.

Joanna Daniel May 4, 2023 at 9:02 AM Very truly said, Lin:) Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 9:04 AM Hi Jo. Thanks for your thoughts.

David Kavanagh May 4, 2023 at 8:52 AM I’m so hooked on this Monoku Lin, it’s certainly true when empty seats start appearing in front of the stage, it’s time for pipe and slippers, cheers David Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 8:57 AM Thanks so much, David. Your well-crafted Monoku led me to give the form a try. I'm hooked on them, too. So much can be related in seventeen syllables.

Jan Allison May 4, 2023 at 7:49 AM perfect poem for the picture - sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane May 4, 2023 at 7:52 AM Thanks, Jan. Love Kermit's expression! That's one smile for the message rendered.