Where the Magic Began

The sparkle, the shimmer, the flashing lights The darkened stage where the magician stands Inciting the awe in this child's eyes As he crafts bewilderment in his hands Spectacles grand in nature await Captivating audiences night after night Time will elapse, but the amazement remains My inner child squeals in pure delight When the evening ends with thundering applause The audience re-enters reality But I stay behind, relishing this feeling The theater awakens my vitality I finally step away, with everything I can But I'll always remember, where the magic began (Rhyme/ Lipogram No Letter "o") June 3, 2021 Lipogram Poem Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Emile Pinet