Bryn Strudwick Poet Rhyme

Swansong

SWANSONG

The greatest performance of my life,
I gave at that audition.
I’d studied the role for days on end,
Perfecting my rendition.

I’d rehearsed the scene a hundred times,
Studying each inflection
And, as I stood upon the stage,
I knew I’d reached perfection.

I stood there in the spotlight 
And delivered my very best.
The director up there in row F
Was sure to be impressed..

When I’d finished he thanked me
For coming along today,
But he said I wasn’t quite right
For that particular play.

In fact, he told me frankly,
It was his firm impression,
That, to make a decent living,
I was in the wrong profession.

I thanked him for his sage advice
And made my exit fast.
The greatest performance of my life
Had proved to be my last.

28th May 2022
The Greatest Performance of My Life poetry contest
Sponsor - JCB Brul

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Ann Peck July 14, 2022 at 3:49 PM Oh, that's a shame. However, I'm sure you're a success in your job now because your work ethic is to be applauded!

John Watt July 13, 2022 at 4:19 PM Bryn, you have turned a heartbreaking disappointment into an excellent poem. Congrats for your #1 win.

Christuraj Alex July 13, 2022 at 6:27 AM Though looks discouraging, great performance and beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Charles Reese May 30, 2022 at 6:16 AM You are very skilled poet, so I ask you not let this be your swansong in poetry. I like this poem very much even though I was rooting for you to get the job,lol. Bryn Strudwick May 31, 2022 at 7:34 AM Thank you Charles. Pity you weren't the director!