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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