Somebody

I dreamt I was in a great theater
Audience applause and loud cheering
I'm to play a part in this marvelous farce
One that is not of my own engineering

A game of minds and quick wits
The rules seem simple but tough
Impressively outsmart your opponent
Prove to all that you're good enough

Remembering myself as it's time for my turn
Important lessons that came to me with age
Knowing my value I have no need to compete
With a nod of my head, I choose to exit the stage

Reviews

[Eagle Cruagh]

Since you left the stage I will not have to
critique the show.
Just as well, you speak of wit and things of
which I know not, but I know a thing of beauty
and I will always honor such.
=====Eagle Cruagh

[Rogue]

I thank you for the review and your thoughts (which I found to be quite lovely).

[TurtleClark]

i guess its just time for your own show

[Rogue]

Yes, I can see it all perfectly.. XMEN Origins - Rogue
-grin-

[sithlordjp]

maybe we leave the stage to create another, one we build from the ground up... The moment we realize that we are in fact part of a farce, it becomes easier to break free from it. If this is a game of minds and quick wits, let them fight it out, because we reach that place where we don't have to prove anything, to anyone... No need to compete, exactly. Great use of the theatre metaphors... What we find backstage is sometimes way more interesting than what is actually taking place on the stage!

With age comes the value of knowledge, but also wisdom and truth. I'm well on my way to my forties now, and I totally understand what you are talking about in these powerful words my friend. Beautifully written, as always. Thank you for sharing! :)

[Rogue]

Thank you, JP. :)
It's important to realize our own self worth. Nothing to prove. If others don't recognize your value, it's time to move on.

[sithlordjp]

Well said! :)

[Sami Khalil]

The rat race of the corporate world, sibling rivalries, beauty contests, killing the competition or enemy to move ahead for control and power where in essence we should look at the value of our lives and true spiritual or moral values of things and we should help each other achieve their utmost potential instead of pulling each other down. The winner is the one who has the most positive influence on people and the ones who inspire movements...
Another great write...:)

[Rogue]

Thank you, Sir. You captured my thoughts quite wonderfully. :)
It's been a rather productive day. I should feel unwell more often. But alas, my ink well will eventually runneth dry again. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I hope not . For we need good writes like these to enliven our days and hard lives...Inspirations are all around just tune in to the world and universe...:)