the play called “Pandemic”
WANTED: ACTORS TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
written and directed by
“the pandemic”
the spotlight finds the performers
doing the spotlight’s job
forcing attention
revealing the stage
like a powerful play
no one can look away
while they disappear
into the darkness
surrounding the spotlight
whispering and waiting
for the play to move on
for the light to be gone
Canada is the stage
a peace loving country
things aren’t moving fast
stuck in a gridlock
hoping this won’t last
for those sitting quietly
in the seats
wondering about the cast
the play is three parts
first we applauded the nurses
second we applauded the truckers
third is desperately
seeking the past
which is gone
a pandemic stops for no one
the spotlight waits restlessly
for the last part of the play
when it will happen
no one can say
the house lights come on
the spotlight fades away
standing now
in the light for all
applause for the players
their roles were defined
by these difficult times
to be seen and be heard
we all stand waiting
the performers
holding their hands
together they bend
into the light
shining brightly for all
to go home
and be safe
waiting for the pandemic
to write the end
