Andrea Dietrich Poet Quintain (English)

The Audience Falls Silent

The biggest show in Vegas.
There’s not one empty seat.
No bad acts to plague us.
The night has been replete
with singers and with dancers who move with skillful feet.

Now has come the last act. Everyone agrees
it’s the biggest one that is in store.
Blindfolded, two are daringly swinging by trapeze.
The audience falls silent. What for?
In shock, we watch the fallen one, bleeding on the floor.

May 9, 2021
for Kai Michael Neumann's The Audience Falls Silent Contest

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Jennifer Proxenos May 15, 2021 at 5:22 AM Hi Andrea, I'm sure with a scene like that the audience would fall silent, quite horrific, but so creatively and spectacularly presented in wonderful poetic style. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Christuraj Alex May 12, 2021 at 10:36 PM A Realistic Scene!

Robert Johnson May 10, 2021 at 6:13 PM Watching people risk their lives is not what I consider entertainment. When Wallenda tight rope walks across those dangerous caverns and skyways. I don't watch. Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2021 at 1:20 PM Who was the guy and they made a movie about his tightrope walking between the twin towers (pre-9-11) It was a very good movie, but that guy was OUT OF HIS MIND Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2021 at 1:19 PM I hate it too, anytime a person has a chance to die from it, I do not like it. That's why I do not want those kinds of acts to win when I watch AGT every summer. I do not know why they are so popular with audiences.

Regina Mcintosh May 10, 2021 at 5:42 PM Wow. Powerful writing... so shocking for sure. Hope it wasn't real. God bless you always, Love, Gina

David Kavanagh May 10, 2021 at 1:15 AM Oh dear, no safety net Andrea, I can imagine the scene, I’ve been to a few Cirque du Soleil performances in Vegas, and seen a few minor slips, they do put on quite a show, best wishes in the contest, cheers David

Mike Bayles May 9, 2021 at 7:24 PM Nice rhyme, Andrea, dramatic ending.

Gershon Wolf May 9, 2021 at 6:02 PM Ooh. That'll surely do it. The horror of that 'Thud' is unmatched. Well-captured. G.L. in the contest, Andrea. ~ Safety Nets are Not always so bad (as long as they're not 'Bidenesque,' eh?!). :) gw

Joseph May May 9, 2021 at 5:48 PM A high flying act gone wrong, Very nicely penned Andrea, best wishes

David Mchattie May 9, 2021 at 5:42 PM That did not end well at all. Have a great night my friend.