Christine Phillips Poet Narrative

Take me back stage

There is a place inside you where you have never been, and that place is reminiscing its sins. There is a dark corner that you have never seen but everyone has it wrapped up inside their dreams. If you respond positively to the dark side of you, it will ultimately reveal the light in you, turn on the light on stage and behold the beauty and grace of her youthful age.

 I heard a rumble inside, but I couldn’t tell what was transpiring on the other side
My mouth was full and I was on a mission that I barely understood so I bore a hole
In the wall and preview what was happening from all angles on the other side.

Take me backstage when the show is on; take me backstage to see how the anchors rehearsing their song. There is a mountain above the sea, and someone is always watching thee. Let me see who is living in the make-up room and who is wearing my cousin’s shoes.

There is a big operation backstage and big ships are riding on small waves; the lives are real, the actions are real and the people are real. Take me backstage on the split screen and let me see who is messing with my dreams. There are many layers to the show, and everyone is always on the go. Some people are memorizing their lines while the other guy is taking his own time. Those two are dating on the set and that guy over there has alcohol on his breath.

The morning begins with a bang and the action backstage starts with a song. Some people were up all night listening to the commotions on the other side; some people were stuck in a group gambling on the set while the angels were secretly pulling the hallelujah from her breath. Strange things transpire backstage when the night is dark and the day is light.

Take me backstage for the windows are open wide; take me backstage for something unusual is happening on the other side. She must have waked up from a dream and reality confronts her on the scene. I looked around but no one was there and all I saw was an empty chair; all the windows and doors were open, and all the barriers were broken from the outside. And way over on the other side a jubilant crowd was celebrating with shouts and cheers. A whole village was waving flags there.

Pigeons and birds were fast asleep, and lovers backstage were romancing in the deep
Drugs and alcohol spreads out on the floor and the players are waiting on the queue before the verdict comes true. Valium is in the dressing room, and the booze is hidden in the actor’s shoes. Take me backstage to the dressing room and let me show you your shoes.

There is one last hurdle that you have to cross, for you must pull the wilderness out of the dark. 
Take me backstage for the tension is high but the universe will anchor you and make your dream come true.

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