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The show will carry on...
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The show will carry on... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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The Show Will Carry On... Centre stage had at once been dimmed, Hallway lights were soon switched on The ticketed show deemed to be over, But life's free freak show must carry on. Lights at the end of the dimmed corridor Blinked in steady green, 'This Way Out' Red streetlights caused a tricky traffic jam, The real show had just begun, no way out! The sign in green exhorted me to WALK Across the zebra striped in white and black; An enthusiastic biker screeched to a halt As if almost ready to pounce upon my back. I found my way back to the tram stop, Checked the time - ten minutes to go Noticed a couple engaged in a brawl - Arguing over events of a long time ago! "You are a fool!" said she, quitting the scene, "Yes! Fooled by your lies!" he shouted back. This show had also folded. I stood amused as the tram ambled near, time to hit the sack. Tomorrow is another day - it always is, Assured myself that 'The show will carry on' Whether bright and sunny or gloomily rainy, Better check out that one tomorrow dawn. The Main Street lights were now dimmed, And sleepy night-lamps were switched on Another day ended, closing another act But life's free freak show will carry on. ~ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Ah...the show will always go on I'm afraid, be we actors in it or not  Here's my take on the whole thingPlay Of Life Yes the world it is a stage And we are merely actors Our script it is dependent on Many unseen factors We have no choice, but act life out To take each day as they come I hope to make the play I'm in A least a good long run If I can bring just one bright smile If I can ease one pain This simple play of life I'm in Shall not have been in vain |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, Sudhir......this poem is just absolutely wonderful!!!!!!! I can see that you are a people watcher, too.. gives us a lot of material to draw our words from!! I loved this one, and thank you for sharing it.... I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Ruth, You are such a class apart... What a well-said wisdom filled poem you have given me... WOW... Thanks Sunny1, people-watcher, that I am... for me observation is the key... Thanks for picking that out... and for reading... and for the lovely response regards, sudhir |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
I agree with Sunny, as we conjure up so many ideas with what we see around us. Wonderful poem, Sudhir. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I am a people watcher too, sudhir, I really enjoyed this. Good show! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
What better show to watch than the one going on around us every day...and even better...ITS FREE...freak show indeed...loved this Sudhir never say never |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Eloise, Thanks for dropping by... and conjure is a great word... serenity, I am glad that you enjoyed... Thanks Paula, I am happy that you liked this ... Thanks regards to all, sudhir |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
This one juxtoposed with Kethry's Dreams of People Passing By makes for a very interesting comparison in the art of people watching. Once again your pen inspires thought Sudhir |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thank You Jamie... regards, sudhir |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sudhir--I love the show you put on with your words...I am a watcher too, I think that is something that people who write do, in common...gathering material I call it, or getting filled up. Enjoyed the look at your world...it's not so different from mine. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
The audience goes wild. A standing ovation Sudhir take a bow in the spotlight. THis one is sure to get rave reviews. "To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you,To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you," Joy divison |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Martie, Thanks a bunch for your nice comment... Brian, I start to take a bow in the spotlight and lights go out...  Thanks for the ovation, my friend... I don't know how much of that is deserved though...regards, sudhir |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've tickled my fancy with this verse Sudhir! I too, like to sit back and enjoy the show of life ... never a dull moment, and always colourful characters. Well done! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Kit, You know I have this feather that I use to tickle... so it was you this time ... Thanks for coming in on this one... regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wonderful Sudhir, I love to watch the comings and goings of people....indeed, "the show will go on." Bonnie |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks Bonnie for coming in to see this passer-by... and many regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir....The whole world is a stage and you have brought to us one of the pleasures of from your side of the theater. You have written it well and the cast was superb...I applaud you....now on to the next act!!!! BRAVO......BRAVO. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Sudhir ... I guess this is why sidewalk cafes are becoming so popular ... food and entertainment go hand in hand enjoyed your poem Rex |
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Fairy Princess Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 64Fitchburg Ma, USA |
That was a very good poem peace out  ~*~Fairy Princess~*~ It's hard being a Princess, but someone's gotta do it! Keep hope in you, Keep, dreams in you, And you'll be fine - Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Mark, I am humbled by your words of praise... bowing in acceptance... Rex, just maybe thats the most lucrative part... free entertainment and without make up and face lifts too... Thanks for coming in on this one... Fairy Princess... So glad that there is some princess around... regards to all, sudhir |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sudhir, Yes, life is a stage and we, the actors. Great imagery in this one. Well done! Michael |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks Michael for the well done... and the read... regards, sudhir |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sudhir, Without you the show would not be the same. Good job putting these thoughts to poem. I admire your talent and I love your heart. Marcy |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
just wanted to let you know I liked your poem. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marcy, What a lovely and kind response... Thank You Cathy, Thanks for coming by... regards, Sudhir |
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