The Farce Goes On

Makeup never hides the truth
the camera sees it all
Sharply focused through the pain
each mask a futile pall

As clowns embrace the actor’s fears
in painted frozen smiles
The farce goes on in word and song
—a masquerades denial

(Dreamsleep: May, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rhymer Avatar
May 25, 2023 at 8:07 PM
ENJOYED !
Behm Avatar
May 25, 2023 at 9:06 PM
Thanks Vickey
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