Protagonist

Protagonist
Finds himself alone
On stage
Performance frozen
Smiles clumsily.
A hidden hand
In shade
A stab from behind.

Vaccant seats
Bated footsteps
Dust and delusion
Close to dusk.
Protagonist wails
'Screw me
I've to deliver
My arch dialogue
"Et Too.......
Then Fall I'"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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