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No Sequel To This Movie

Lights out and all is dark, except...
this darkness is not what you'd expect.
No movie in a blackened theater.
It's your script. You, the director and creator.
In your own bed, 
scenes playing over in your head.
Some make you laugh, 
some tear you in half,
too many make you cry.
Seeing your life passing by 
in reel after reel...
How does it make you feel
to see events from the past,
ones you thought would last, 
until you read the words, 
       "THE END"  

No more love scenes of pretend.
Actors walking off the set...regret.
No sequels to be shot. 
No new twists in another plot.
   Run the credits?
       Forget it.

The theater is black
there's no going back.

          C u t!                          That's a wrap.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Sage Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 9:43 AM
Lin, you'll make an awesome film director lol, but as for me, am the best actor when it comes to movies like this, the theatre's in my head, the theme's my life, before any scene will come, i'll just say "PACK UP!" lol...a masterpiece here Lin, excellent you as always
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:34 PM
The name of the sequel is " No Contest" because that's how good this is....savvy ?
Lane Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 4:28 AM
I savvy. Look for the trailer, coming soon to your local theater.
Warrior Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Just don't tell the Academy that...but then again now days there's always a sequel...great write Lin...you deserve a sequel...god bless.^WW^
Lane Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:16 PM
Thanks, WW. lol
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 9:15 PM
Never say Never........hmmmmm the sequel appears when you come up as the winner....eh?
Lane Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:15 PM
It's not a contest write. I honestly don't know where my mind came up with this one.
Kendrick Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Lane Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Thanks, Sara, but it's not a contest write.
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