Jester's Misery

Curtains up
Audience clap.
Deceptive spotlight
Illuminates the night.
A glamorous convention
Standing ovation.
Lively music
A night full of magic!
I am the star-
Personality bizarre
Talent unique
Every performance fantastic!
I make them smile
I really try.
No dull moments
Just merriment.
Curtains down
Audience flown.
Final vow
End of the show.
Back to reality
Unmask the real me.
No more claps
My world stopped.
Behind the spotlight
What a gloomy sight.
Tears run down
I'm a lonely clown.
Making others laugh
'Though I have a lonely life.
Tired and sick
My heart wants to break.
Single smile
Hides a thousand lies.
Pretensions unveiled,
My true color revealed.
I'm not a fool,
I just want to be cool.
Yes, I silently cry,
After they smile...
Originally written October 19, 2008
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