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The Soliloquy

This show isn't worth the cost of admission but you have to attend as the sole exhibition  You’re the audience, lead role, and critic bored by the drama engaged as a cynic Directed by the subconscious your character is formed and you watch in horror as you helplessly perform The theatrics are not lacking the drama is realistic the storyline is tragic and the plot is narcissistic Amused by your pathetic role but finding the humor cruel you call an intermission and refuse to play the fool Concealed behind a curtain you change costumes from your rack demanding the director take a seat as you lead your own comeback Resuming the production having changed all the narration you curtsy when you end the show and accept standing ovation Thankful that it's over you run towards the exit door determined to escape the stage and any chance of an encore

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Date: 3/31/2019 7:21:00 PM
The show must go on.
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