Perfect Production
Silver shoes taping backstage
before our perfect production.
The chatter of the cast saying
‘break a leg’.
The swoosh of the curtain
as it rises and the smacking
of hands as the set is revealed.
The smooth-spoken lines that took
extensive hours to memorize and the
dazzling dance routines.
The beautiful bows and the
congratulatory fluorescent flowers
received from friends and family.
And repeat.
Guide that inspired this poem: