The Star

“Starring in his latest role,

Love, the greatest actor

This world has ever known!”

The curtain rises.

He steps onstage.

The audience emits a gasp

of awe and fear.

Bows left.

Bows right.

Tips his hat to all.

Gives a hearty, joyful laugh.

Gives an evil chuckle.

Drawing the audience

to his stamping feet

with promises and dreams,

leaving them rejected

and destroyed.

Exiting at his cue.

most are glad he’s gone.

The encore comes

to thunderous applause.