Blue, The Understudy
Walking in the gaps of the dancing snow,
Holding my candle under the moon's glow,
I met the winter's breath, my footprints on the dirt.
I sang the story of my youth, and breathed the night.
I painted a land where the spirit met the heart.
Where I'd push constellations to make amends.
The home I sought, a theater of dreams,
The
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Categories:
understudy, color, destiny, emotions, endurance,
Form: Free verse
The Understudy
Yes, everyone knows of the reindeer that fly
Guiding dear Santa through Christmas Eve sky
What of one who waits
One who anticipates
What of the understudy
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Categories:
understudy, christmas, fun, happy, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
On the Final Night the Understudy Takes the Stage
ON THE FINAL NIGHT THE UNDERSTUDY TAKES THE STAGE
the viking hat, like candles on her head
i blow them out, my wish came true
your operatic prowess at thirteen
i could just scream,
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Categories:
understudy, granddaughter,
Form: Free verse
Understudy
emotional
understudy
positioning
it's self
upon the
stage of
life as
prop to
be used
as a
replacement
for the
injured true
internal self
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Categories:
understudy,
Form: Marsiya
The Understudy
At first glance, he seemed so young,
And so terribly small but enchanting
'He's only thirteen' someone whispered.
Yes, only thirteen and holding everyone
In the palms of his hands with anticipation.
We were entranced by his poise as he
Approached the podium..
His back was straight, his head high,
He was in total control.
He acknowledges the applause with a
Slight manly
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Categories:
understudy, inspirational,
Form: Free verse