On Stage

I acted the part
So you accepted my ruse
All frivolous and gaudy
Like a grand piano
But slightly out of tune
Singing a melody
Unashamed

I acted the part
A winning performance
Trivialized and trivial
So long restrained
By time and distance
Slightly fuzzy
Yet focused

I acted the part
You took me at my word
Even in falsetto
Dusted off and primed
A showcase of rhyme
In time and rhythm
But stationary

I acted the part
So shallow and bruised
A connection missed
Nakedly aware
Of time and distance
Perspective shifting
When the curtain closes

To reveal the real man in me.

Sam