Dancing Lights
Quietly, unnoticed they take their places
In character on the darkened stage
Each waiting for the cue
That gives them substance in the critic’s eye.
The audience gathers
Waiting for house lights to dim
Awaiting the opening curtain
Anticipating the choreography as the orchestra tunes
Ears intent on catching the music, the rhythm.
Finally the house begins to fade
Shadows emerge from a shroud of darkness
Characters move and fidget in their spots
The orchestra strikes the chord
We in our box seat on the hilltop
Gaze in awe
As the dancers gracefully fill the stage
City lights illuminate the stage
And dance for us all.
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