Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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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Terrell Martin August 6, 2022 at 9:19 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. Lin Lane August 7, 2022 at 7:49 AM It’s intuitive that you found the comparison. Thanks for reading my poetry and taking the time to leave lovely words.

L Milton Hankins May 3, 2022 at 3:21 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! Lin Lane May 5, 2022 at 10:53 AM Thanks so much, Milt. Some cracks and breaks can never be restored.

Rico Leffanta May 3, 2022 at 11:26 AM True, there is no going back but nothing to stop one from focusing on creating a new and better scene! Aloha! Lin Lane May 3, 2022 at 11:38 AM A new script could be a hit. Thanks, Rico.

Alexis Y. May 3, 2022 at 9:19 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 Lin Lane May 3, 2022 at 11:37 AM Thanks for your kind comments, Alexis.

Tom Cunningham May 3, 2022 at 8:57 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 Lin Lane May 3, 2022 at 9:09 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.

Bill Baker May 3, 2022 at 7:43 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 Lin Lane May 3, 2022 at 8:02 AM Hi Bill. I'm saddened to learn that your dreams are of such thoughts. Thanks for reading me and leaving your comments.