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The Pantoum of the Opera

My world lies beneath my mask 
I see not beyond the stage 
My cue beckons me to task 
Limelights set me ablaze 

I see not beyond the stage 
Clapping thunder's all I hear 
Limelights set me ablaze 
I long for the Diva's gaze 

Clapping thunder's all I hear 
My cue beckons me to task 
I long for the Diva's gaze 
My world lies beneath my mask

Copyright © Karam Misra | Year Posted 2016

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Jan Allison Date: 6/1/2016 7:26:00 AM OH WOW what what a clever clever phantom pantoum - i saw a production of this on our Island last year it was spectacular:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Karam Misra Date: 6/1/2016 8:08:00 AM Thanks for the Wow and Clever bits, Jan. I am experimenting with the Pantoum form and have attempted the bare minimum of stanzas. Maybe with practice I may even send my entry to Silent Ones Musical Pantoum contest. Let's see. Later on I'd like to take on the Phantom of the Opera Story. I've only seen the screen version. You are blessed to have seen a stage version. ~karam~