Theresa Stephens Poet Free verse

Top Billing

The New York skyline glimmered in the sun
Saw September 8th 2001
was printed on the playbill in her hand
Happily she sought her name written there
At long last she had achieved top billing
Singing an aria she twirled around
Her costume spread in a circular swish
Then picking up a broken pencil stub
She marked a misspelling in the address
Cell phone buzzed, reverberating loudly
Spurring Joanna out of her bubble
It was the director of the opera
Heard, "Hi Jo, reviews predict a long run!"
Donning her new bifocal sunglasses
She appraised her mirrored "star" reflection
Imagining a brilliant future. 



Contest: Chopped Updated
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Brenda Meier-Hans November 3, 2014 at 10:04 PM Congratulations on your win. Theresa Stephens November 4, 2014 at 4:35 AM Thank you Brenda for your kind support. xx

Faye Gibson November 2, 2014 at 7:03 PM Congratulations, Theresa, on your placement in the Chopped contest. Theresa Stephens November 3, 2014 at 1:12 PM Thank you Faye for reading, most appreciate your support.

Maurice Yvonne November 2, 2014 at 8:31 AM Congratulations on your win, good luck on the next round of this challenge. Theresa Stephens November 3, 2014 at 1:15 PM Thank you Maurice and for your kind support xx

Jan Allison November 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM 'top billing' for this great descriptive write. many congrats on your win. Hugs jan xx Theresa Stephens November 3, 2014 at 1:18 PM Hi Jan, Thank you for reading and a big hug back for your lovely comments. All the best Theresa xx