A Comedy of Errors

Life is a comedy, but I see that you're not laughing. Well, did you ever stop to think; maybe the joke is on you.

The horizon engulfs the sun

Shadows contort, move

Against twilight’s new beginning

 

The sky extends a hand

Nothing up my sleeve

Except maybe an ace

 

Disillusioned

 

A dream within a dream

This frail reality

What is true; what is imaginary

Who are we to decide?

 

Poe exacerbated

 

The stars laugh

Mock you from afar

Such audacity

 

You milk the experience

Like a cow’s utter

Or, a baby at the teat

Have you had your fill?

 

Life is a comedy

But, you’re not laughing

Maybe the joke is on you?

Reviews

[L]

thought-provoking read, enjoyed

[Nobody.]

Nicely done. Lots of subtle wordplay and allusion. That last bit is the best.

I know that when I'm not laughing,
the joke is certainly on ME.

Cheers!
R.G.