David Smith Poet Narrative

On Stage

I was on stage the other night,
Entertaining people and showing no sign of fright.
Me, the one who used to be so shy,
Looking them right in the eye,
Giving them their money's worth
And being paid back with their laughter and good cheer.

It felt good,
More than I knew it could,
But as a matter of fact
What I liked best,
Was working with such a great team,
On and off stage they were the best.

To be part of such a team is really quite a dream,
To have their confidence placed in you
Is even more supreme.

So here's to the cast,
May they be friends to the last.
Here's to the producer,
She couldn't have done better.
Here's to lighting and sound 
With no fault to be found.
Here's to props who came up tops.
Here's to make-up who showed us how to face up.
Here's to to the stage manager who made it right on the night.
Here's to the prompt who kept us all in line.
Here's to the theatre which brought us all together.

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David Smith July 1, 2016 at 4:43 PM Good spotting. A Kiwi trait. Comes from watching the rest of the world from a distance I suppose. Also accounts for our helping hands and can do attitude. Observing makes for good learning. Thank you from David

Demetrios Trifiatis June 27, 2016 at 5:31 AM ...and here's to the audience who were so cheerful and so pleasant! A heart that acknowledges the contribution of others no matter how high or low they stand is a noble heart blessed by the divine! Here's to you, my friend David! May many successes to be waiting for you in the future! Well done! David Smith June 27, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thanks for that thought. Gracious man. Hope your mortal body is also getting enough sustenance as I know times are difficult. David