Leading Lady
You don't know me
Who I am
You don't want to
You never have
But when I tell you this
You get mad
So you'd have me just pretend?
Smile and nod?
To the bitter end?
So as not to break your spell,
I'm supposed to live in Hell?
Can't have me shattering your illusion
The real me must be quite an intrusion
Upon your fragile ego and self delusion
But I'm really very tired now
I just need a break
My smile is starting to falter
My hands are starting to shake
If I could just be me for one moment
Or maybe just for two
I promise to get right back at it
And do my best for you
My best impression of myself
Is there anyone else?
Oh and while I have you here
Can you please go over
Some of my lines with me, my Dear?
Perhaps this isn't the right role for me
That costume's not even my size
And well, you see
I don't remember auditioning
For a part in this production
And what's this movie even about
Chaos and destruction?
I don't do horror flicks
Maybe I forgot to mention
I really just can't handle
All of the suspense and tension
My therapist told me
They're two of my biggest triggers
I told her the best things in life always are
So that just ******* figures
Anyways this is the real me
But hey, I'm sorry I'm getting off track
How do I put this nicely?
Here, take your stupid ******* mask back
(BOW/CURTSY, FINGER, EXIT)
Copyright © Rebecca Young | Year Posted 2024
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