Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
the same images
cycling
the same characters and scenes
cycling
and you can never change the channel.
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
some of the scenes I want to fast-forward
some I want to pause
but there is no remote control
cycling
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
the plot is negligible
and it’s obvious
the actors aren’t completely convinced by the script
cycling
and who the hell is the director anyway?
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
some of the faces I tolerate
some of the faces
cycling
I am drawn to
but of course they get the least screen time.
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
and who’s to blame for this mess?
The actors?
cycling
The director?
Or the editor?
After all, what was left on the cutting room floor?
Too much? Not enough? Anything at all?
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
and what if I’m to blame
for watching it?
cycling
Smash the screen
unplug it
throw the damn thing out the window
and come with me
yours is the only face I want to see
and we will go just you and I
When the sun is painting a purple sky,
Where waves are rolling on the shore,
With words to say and wine to pour,
And live like that forever more.
Why not?
why not?
you’re probably right
Each day plays out
on a flickering screen
cycling.
Love it!!
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