Yet Another Musical Star
By John Maguire
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Nobody is around,
So, I CAN talk to you
And of course, generally look down.
Who are you anyway?
I've forgotten your name.
A spear-carrier?
Oh, stage crew.
Not one of the director's numerous old flames?
I AM SUUUUUUCH A SUCCESS!
Oh what a star.
Unfortunately, reality is NOT so glamorous,
Fucking directors in a borrowed, clapped out old car.
I will call you gorgeous, when no one else can hear.
Ignore and then flirt with you, whispers for the ear.
The truth is I am jealous, to be young and fresh, not lazy.
Carrying ones insecurities after thirty years, guaranteed to make the sanest just a touch crazy.
Have you seen my divine portrait in the foyer?
Yes, it was me once, I think.
Only to be quite frank, I do not know who I am anymore.
The camera never lies, aren't we told?
But.........with the aid of make-up, concealer, foundation and cement,
Money and time, time well spent!
Oi! Oh I mean heart; it is true you are the sad one now,
But when ones honest with oneself,
And the years have passed,
Funnily enough,
It will always be me kissing everybody else's arse.
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