A Star Is Born Poem by Ernestine Northover
A Star Is Born
The leading man walked onto the stage,
the house lights dimmed, a hush descended,
the play was about to begin.
A drama, powerful and dramatic.
Breaths were held, not one body moved.
Suddenly, he spoke.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm afraid to have to inform you,
that our leading lady has been struck down by laryngitis,
therefore, the show is cancelled'.
Mumblings, rumblings, getting louder and louder.
'Not good enough' shouted someone.
'Sit down and shut up', shouted another.
Uproar! Pandemonium!
'Where's the understudy then? ' came from a third.
'She's also indisposed, I'm sorry to say', but your money
will be refunded in the foyer'.
'I know the part', a voice called from way down in the orchestra pit.
'If you'll give me a minute,
I'll go and change, and this show can start'.
Everyone sat down in amazement! '.
This small tiny girl, was bravely taking on the big leading role.
A hush descended in the auditorium,
and the curtains parted.
As the finale ended, there was a standing ovation.
The audience were thrilled.
The girl took a bow.
The orchestra played 'God Save The Queen'
and everyone clapped and cheered.
For here on this stage, this night, a star was born!
© Ernestine Northover
Dear Ernestine Well, at last I've found you.I knew that our passion for such matters as life was simular. After reading your poem on A Star Is Born I can see that I have alot to learn from you. You have a depth of feeling that transends the ordinary into the moving. Brilliant! Something to aspire to.Thankyou
Good, well-written story. The poetic power here comes from the economy of language and the well-drawn plot-line. As the poem suggests, it takes self-assurance & courage to step in & take action for a 'star' to be born. We all have the power to be stars, if not in the public eye, to be so in our pesonal lives. The qualities we exhibit in our everyday actions are the ones that make us stars. Very good write, Ernestine, thanks for sharing it with us.
Excellent. (That is all I wanted to say but the computer shouted at me: 'Please enter at least 20 characters in the 'YOUR COMMENT' field'. But what further comment is necessary?)
We are rarely at the birth of a star or a falling comet, and your poem describes the moment delightfully. Also there's a biblical resonance in the little voice from somewhere. Where is that child now?
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 8:37:48 AM # 1.0.0.1119
cool poem my friend and thanks for all the comments.