In Character

Morning

I rise

Sit before mirror

Don greasepaint, mask

Assume the parts

I will today portray

Loving spouse

Devoted parent

Stalwart colleague

Committed conservative

Woke liberal

Introvert. Extrovert

Individualized face for each

Different mannerisms

Distinct lines

Embodiment of expectations

Acted as per script

Styled as per direction

Each played to a different audience

Ticket holder

Critic

So as to inform

Entertain

Survive

Night

I again stare into mirror

And deep into self

Asking:

Which was character?

And which me?

By Mike Turner

From: United States

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