The Actors Dilemma

The Actors Dilemma

A Poem by The Lark
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Inspired by the famous John Barrymore quote - One of my chief regrets during my years in the theater is that I could not sit in the audience and watch me.

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O wind-struck heaven! Jealousy and rage,

That I am here before a merry stage.

Its players bask amid the vivid glow,

Yet I watch in the audience below.

 

O cursed hellfire! Twice you have me burned,

For I am to this stage once more returned.

Though now I stand upon it; starry eyed,

My splendid view below has been denied.

© 2010 The Lark


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ah yes stage fright...and trying to get over it....the double edged sword.

smashing!

Posted 15 Years Ago


love this lark
I see the aggression for actors or entertainers
or even just in general those who hold beauty and
those that wish to destroy it, beautifully said, love this very much again, :S :)

mishy

Posted 16 Years Ago



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The Lark
The Lark

Melbourne, Australia



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