actor
shape-shifter
prevaricator
master of disguises
the one honest man.
yr. heart hugs
the props and tidy dialogues
the fears and aching misconceptions
the waking dreams and wonder
all together.
in the middle
of the platform
at the focus of attention,
you are coaxing us,
tempting and teasing
us to the stage
like some great
tippling toddler
afraid of the dark.
you want to press us
against the sweaty shirt on
yr. chest
too busy giving
love away
even to take
a bow.