Paula Swanson Poet Free verse

The Last Act

I will soon forget, 
the laughter that I could give, 
when life felt so right. 
When the last curtain does fall, 
there will not be an encore. 

I stand on my mark. 
Dust motes float in the spot light. 
I curtsy left, right. 
There is no applause to hear, 
no one to see the last act. 

The seats are empty, 
the isles are not crowded, 
the doors are boarded. 
All that is left on this night, 
is the final toast farewell. 



Placement: 5th
Contest:  A Choice Of Form

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David Williams July 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM hi Paula, have just entered my first ever Pantoum for your comp. might withdraw it and start again? dont know if the format is right. David

Debbie Guzzi July 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM ahhh well we all do leave alone and in some sence live alone, hopefully we come to love ourselves? LIght & Love

Carrie Richards July 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM Such introspection, and somber feelings is this amazing entry. Terrific write, from somewhere deep. (ps....I'm sorry to be late in thanking you for the HM in the Yard SAle contest...was away for a few days, but pleased to see it was among such fine poems. Thanks Paula!

Jack Horne July 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM Lovely deep write, Paula. Thanks - your Yard Sale was great fun : )

Nette Onclaud July 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM your thoughts run deep, paula.. congrats on your superb win and thanks for appreciating my "yard sale" piece for you... enchanting! :) huggs

Constance La France July 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM Congratulations Paula, I am assuming it was Brian's, 14 line contestt, well done and thanks so much for my placement in your Yard Sale contest, I am very proud and honored, I loved writing it for you~~

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2011 at 11:56 PM what contest was this for, Paula? I really like this. Was it one of Brian's? I wish his results were more noticeable for us to see!!

Lisa Cooper July 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM great pen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 2, 2011 at 7:50 PM thankxx Paula for making my fireworks night shine with my 5th place for a special poem my friend.. a challenging contest .. congrats to u ..happy 4th luv...

Carol Sunshine Brown July 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "A Choice Of Form" contest Paula. Love, Carol

Elaine George July 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM Emotionally touching, Paula. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 1, 2011 at 4:25 AM Congrats Paula on your wonderful win.. with this dynamic piece my friend.. awesome words..happy holiday weekend..be safe..luv..

Bill Lindenmuth June 30, 2011 at 6:28 AM wow, not sure wow is sufficient but this write did take my breath away, so i sit here blue faced and very impressed.

Tamara Brown June 30, 2011 at 12:15 AM wow!

Kyle Carlson June 29, 2011 at 11:09 PM WOW! that's powerful stuff - Kyle