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That's a Wrap

Lights out and all is dark, except... this darkness is not what you'd expect. Not a movie in a blackened theater. It's your script. You, the director and creator. Lying awake in your 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.

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Date: 8/6/2022 9:19:00 AM
Holy Smoke, this poem ain't no joke Lin. It vaguely reminds me of Bob Dylan's unforgettable, "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" song. Same theme, similar imagery but yet, a completely different and highly creative piece of writing.
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Date: 8/7/2022 7:49:00 AM
It’s intuitive that you found the comparison. Thanks for reading my poetry and taking the time to leave lovely words.
Date: 5/3/2022 3:21:00 PM
Quite a metaphor, Lin. Well-written. So true, too. Once the curtain draws down, there is no replaying, no going back, no way to mend the flaws!
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Date: 5/5/2022 10:53:00 AM
Thanks so much, Milt. Some cracks and breaks can never be restored.
Date: 5/3/2022 11:26:00 AM
True, there is no going back but nothing to stop one from focusing on creating a new and better scene! Aloha!
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Lin Lane
Date: 5/3/2022 11:38:00 AM
A new script could be a hit. Thanks, Rico.
Date: 5/3/2022 9:19:00 AM
WoW! Lin, This is so well written and creative. I echo what Tom said. Like always it’s good to see you posting again. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Lin Lane
Date: 5/3/2022 11:37:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments, Alexis.
Date: 5/3/2022 8:57:00 AM
Life as one big movie, very creative Lin and thought provoking too. I hope that you are keeping well. Nice to see you back. Tom
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Date: 5/3/2022 9:09:00 AM
I'm quite well, Tom. Thanks for asking, and my wish for you as well. I appreciate your comments on my poetry as much as ever.
Date: 5/3/2022 7:43:00 AM
Life, whether conscious or subconscious, can be very dramatic. the scenario in your poem is very familiar to me, Lin. There is much to learn from our dreams. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend, Bill
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Lin Lane
Date: 5/3/2022 8:02:00 AM
Hi Bill. I'm saddened to learn that your dreams are of such thoughts. Thanks for reading me and leaving your comments.

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