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ACTORS By ... Steve Lucky Before the curtain is opened, The actors took their place on stage As they had done many nights before, Feelings they had to express of happiness, sorrow, and rage. Sometimes this was hard to do When they had happiness, sorrow, and rage of their own. Just saying the right words was not enough. It had to be said with the right speed and tone. Real life events continued unceasing. Parts in the play were steadily repeated. For once the actors could try something again. Over time it could be perfected as needed. Even as the play took place The actors could not forget each other. No curtain would fall on their problems off stage. Most worked as a team so they could better recover. Dreams combined as they performed for the audience. Hopes were connected to the success of the play, Yet they could not forget the human connection Used by them all day after day. When the play was one, the audience applauded, Night after night it was always the same. Room for improvement could always be found. Questing perfection was part of the game. Friendships did not end when the season was done. Bonds they had made would last for years. The actors and the audience were what was important. Keeping this in mind, the confusion clears. Copyright 2003, Steve Lucky
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