Thunderous Applause

A summer storm has struck upon the stage.
Like clouds, faces in the crowd change to black. 
As lightning triggers sudden disengage,
tonight’s entertainment can stay on track. 
The wit he’s stored within his mind’s spice rack 
can use this summer rain in which to mull. 
Dry humor, soaking wet, delivers smack 
and thunderous applause says he’s not dull.
This stand-up comic entertains without a lull.
          
June 20, 2018

a Spencerian stanza

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 6/21/2018 5:24:00 AM
Nice take on this theme...
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Date: 6/25/2018 10:10:00 AM
Glad for the comment, SO, it was an enjoyable write with an element of reality on my part. Thanks.
Date: 6/21/2018 1:32:00 AM
Love the dry humour soaking wet delivers a smack. Some stand ups are so quick its hard to keep up. Tom.
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Date: 6/25/2018 10:09:00 AM
You are so right, Tom, with my hearing problems, it takes a while for comedy to register, nothing to do with age. Appreciate the interaction, thanks a bunch.
Date: 6/20/2018 10:56:00 PM
Nicely composed write, Reason!
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Date: 6/20/2018 11:45:00 PM
I welcome your comment, LM. Have a great day!
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