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"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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Constance La France

Date: 5/6/2023 7:41:00 PM

Lin, the biggest lesson I have learnt is to be happy out of the spot light, a very meaningful Monoku !

Lin Lane
Date: 5/7/2023 1:48:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. Only the haughty ones seek recognition, and when they do, the light exposes their flaws.

Ann Foster

Date: 5/5/2023 4:51:00 PM

Love the puppet picture... haha... and the words are so true... Well done. Ann

Lin Lane
Date: 5/5/2023 5:10:00 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

Date: 5/5/2023 10:11:00 AM

A powerful Monoku write. Shakespeare had it right. Cute picture. Have a blessed day/weekend..........

Lin Lane
Date: 5/5/2023 1:39:00 PM

Hey, Paula. I found this picture and I knew I had to use it. Loved Kermit's expression. Thank you.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2023 3:11:00 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
Date: 5/4/2023 7:01:00 PM

Hiya Alexis. No kidding. Thanks for liking this whole package.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/4/2023 1:30:00 PM

Lin, a great monoku, some never learn and seek negative attention for the spotlight.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/4/2023 1:51:00 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

Date: 5/4/2023 9:27:00 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
Date: 5/4/2023 9:56:00 AM

Too many not wanting the curtain to close. Thanks so much, Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/4/2023 9:12:00 AM

:))) ... A saying goes: "Turn in time, there's no shame in turning back" ... the game is over :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 5/4/2023 9:54:00 AM

Excellent thought, Anne-Lise. Thanks a bunch for leaving your comments.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/4/2023 9:02:00 AM

Very truly said, Lin:)

Lin Lane
Date: 5/4/2023 9:04:00 AM

Hi Jo. Thanks for your thoughts.

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/4/2023 8:52:00 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
Date: 5/4/2023 8:57:00 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

Date: 5/4/2023 7:49:00 AM

perfect poem for the picture - sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 5/4/2023 7:52:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. Love Kermit's expression! That's one smile for the message rendered.