The Stage

‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.’
(As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7)

By Shakespeare


If this is so
I hope it’s
more than
one act.

What of us
who are mere
understudies
or stage hands?

I don’t remember
rehearsing for
any parts-do you?

My entrance
wasn’t so grand
my exit probably
won’t be either.

Hope I don’t
fall off the stage
and I know I don’t
want any singing parts.

What if I get
Stage fright?
does that mean
I don’t get to act?

Is this Broadway
or off Broadway?
Is it local theater?

Whatever type
I hope I can win
a Tony!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Singh Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
My entrance wasn't so grand My exit probably won't be either -A true story of most of the people,Very nice .
Mckeithan Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Yes it is. Thanks for the read.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Great pondering! …and some literally break a leg…lol
Mckeithan Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
LOL. Thanks Kim. Like the break a leg I didnt think to add in.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace