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One last performance
by William P Haynes → (All Poetry by William P Haynes)
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the comeback

The stage is nearly bare
a microphone and a wooden stool
It has been a long time
The tables are mainly empty
A heavy-set waitress ambles by
Emptying ashtrays and carting away glasses
People have forgotten making him more nervous
Then when they remembered
He wonders if he can still cut it
If he still has the magic
Even in the early days he never believed
His hand trembles picking up a glass of water
He casts an eye at the exit
It would be so easy to just slip out; to vanish again
But then he would never know
And that question is all he has left

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 Reviews of "One last performance"
Reviewed on May 3, 2007
Ahhh, I'm thinking a Comedian! A Singer! a Poet reader/sharer!
I Loved the feelings you emit here Bill!
So, what exactly (perform) was in your thoughts!?
Alot of wonderful imagery here!
I loved it!
Warmly, WArrior Lady Sheeeoox
BE SAFE!
Stay POsitive!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 2, 2007
A bittersweet offering William!!

I could feel the nostalgia in this one!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 1, 2007
A performer nearing the end of a very long journey. So bittersweet!

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Great lines on the thoughts of one filled with the fear of returning to a task once enjoyed.

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Been here before...at 44 wondering if I could still carry through and birth #11! HA!
Yeah I was nervous and thinking...what everyone else might be thinking...and, if I still had it in me...if my baby would be well, etc...
I think alot of our comebacks are just mere pauses, because if you love something enough...you never really leave!
But now, I'll probably adopt! :)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~


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