�Best Boy�

A Poem by Steven Pottle

The buttons unbutton
Thumb and fingers grip to ease
The zips unzip
A quick release for each set of teeth
The trousers walk off and crumple into piles of blue
The man and his hand
Demand the boy’s best side and a dolly grip may be introduced
Line after line said with intent and too many nude scenes
But this couch may get him the part he so badly needs
The bass too loud
The treble up high
What must he go through to get anywhere near to the BIG TIME.

© 2008 Steven Pottle

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Kevin Reader

i guess i viewed this differently then some other people...it was like...workman's plight and struggle...the blue collar attitude of the art industry...

fun write though!

Posted 17 Years Ago

TL Boehm

well done. Dreams become monsters in certain settings...and the double entendre in the title is delicious.

Posted 17 Years Ago

THE BLACK SEAL

this was an interesting write in that it is shor and you use little in it to say a lot. it plays on the mind a bit. i really enjoyed it

Posted 17 Years Ago

justjenn_2u

How thought captivating! Men and women have to through the same situation even to get what they want in the ghettos of the world. This world can be so "what will you do for me?' to get succeed. Nothing comes free!!!!

Posted 17 Years Ago

S. P. Vaporis

people are to caught up in getting to the big time and less interested in the limited time available to spend there. shortsighted and sad... thanks for sharing this! ~peace~

Posted 17 Years Ago

M Lamont

Wow...what a way to tell a story. So true in just how many people went through this. I loved the line "The trousers walk off and crumple into piles of blue". Made me wonder if blue was the pants color or the mood in the room. Great job!

Posted 17 Years Ago

Blackbirdsong

This is just chilling because it is raw and sadly so real. There are some who will do anything for fame and even if they get it - which typically isn't the case - they go on to become self-destructive and end up losing everything they've sold their souls for. Young Hollywood is full of so many who are like this. You did an excellent job and I especially like that you did this in a very succinct style...that gave it more impact than if you'd done it longer I think. Excellent work here.

Posted 17 Years Ago

Bubo

Yes, I actually know of people that will do almost anything to hit big time........and its sad
when your reduced to selling apart of your soul, because how do you live with yourself at the
end of the day..........I guess many do............loved the descriptions

The trousers walk off and crumple into piles of blue
The man and his hand
Demand the boy's best side and a dolly grip may be introduced
Line after line said with intent and too many nude scenes

Very vivid...............I reckon many big stars today have done some porn...............
What is the big time anyway, but pretence!!
Great thought provoking write.