The story never ends

Never ask how it ends.

Trust me.

Might get an odd response.

I made the mistake.

Asked at the end of a set.

First was a look of rage,

and shoulders shuddered.

"The story never ends.  Only the tellers."

Walked away.

Soon,

there was a picture,

and the story continued.

Reviews

[Anjali]

Hey Jon, the title is full of inspiration and hope and the story never ends. This is what intrigued me to read your poem.

[Jon Roggie]

I hope you enjoyed it. It is a sad little write.

[Anjali]

I know this write up is a bit sad one Jon, but the title you wrote signifies the importance of the positive vibe. And yes I've enjoyed it. Keep writing more :)

[Lorry]

I really like this, but think I have missed the point a little, because what I pictured here was some guys in a pub playing darts or dominoes, treating the young upstart with contempt at his new fangled ideas and modern ways, being met with icy glares, until he left and the picture changed. I think it may be a musical disagreement tat you intended, as that is the most logical use of the word set, but the idea I got of the old guys wouldn't budge from my mind, so apologies for that :)
The story neber ends, only the tellers line also reminds me of a popular local saying which translates from the local dialect as "Hoi! one singer, one song", which is a polite way of telling someone to shut up and wait their turn :)

[Jon Roggie]

First, this was inspired by contact with musicians. Sadly, it was more about someone who could not live in the limelight. Success was too much for him.

[Lorry]

Ah, thanks for that Jon. Now re-read, it gives an entirely new dimension to the piece.

[Papaya]

Quite sad but that's life. :-(
Everything keeps moving forward after we're gone, others carry on the stories.

[Jon Roggie]

Guitarist. Got dumped by his band. Twice. He could flipping write.

[Papaya]

Lol. I thought it was about death. Whoops.

[Papaya]

Scratch the lol. Clearly this is traumatic for you.
I should be more sensitive.

[Jon Roggie]

No worries.

[Shannon]

Writing as analogy of life. This is.... Really moving Jon.

[Jon Roggie]

There is always a story within the story.

[Shannon]

I think I know this old man.

[Jon Roggie]

He seemed to be an a*****e. Talking about the old man.

[Shannon]

More like a contrarian, perhaps?

[Jon Roggie]

The one I met for a brief moment was a musician. One from Tempe.

[Shannon]

I shall be more circumspect, in case he reads this....

[Jon Roggie]

No worries.

[Shannon]

Actually he would love this.
We have all met one, hey?