Stages

I have stood upon this stage
for thousands of nights
and you'd think that by now I'd get it right.
But my cast mates rotate daily,
and the crew change the lighting slightly every night.

I always hoped
that someday
she'd be standing next to me again.
Maybe for my final performance,
as we take that last bow
and escape.
Escape
into the real world
where I no longer need to play a part
apart from her
a part of me worn so thin
that the red string that binds us may
SNAP!