Closing Night

Closing Night- written by me at age 14

               Voices of people fill the air

               As you and the rest begin to prepare

               Behind the scenes where no one can see

               You take your place so quietly



               With make-up on

               And costume ready

               The excitement strong

               The heart beat steady          



               The whispers are hushed

               As the lights become low

               You wait for the signal

               It's time to go



               You hear your cue

               The spot light's on you

               The show has begun 

               And so has the fun

               Then all too soon it's over and done



               The cast takes their bows

               The audience cheers

               It is quite a thrill

               But there are a few tears



               It's all over

               You want to cry

               It's not very easy 

               To say goodbye

               

               The cast is a family

               You've grown to adore

               But one by one

               They walk out the door



               The stage has been cleared

               The excitement disappeared

               But there's no need to pack

               For theatre will always come back



                                  

                                                  Dec. 23, 1995