Stagecraft

While sitting in the peaceful morning

I create for myself most everyday, while

I stare at the blank screen of the computer

in front of me, looking at the letters im-

printed on each key, wondering which

words will come to mind and inspire me?

It was then I thought of Shakespeare’s

famous monologue, the one about, “All

the world’s a stage, and all the men and

women merely players..Now, every thespian

knows that actors depend upon queues from

others in the ensemble to deliver their next

lines. Well, what if this is a one act play, and

you’re the only one alone on stage…What

in hell happens then? What if you’re dumb-

struck and at a loss for words? Sometimes

that shit happens, you know. Head down,

I suppose, and exit stage left in shame.

No curtain call today.

Chris Hanch 5-4-19