Central Casting

Walking
The Dog,
having my
usual one-sided
conversation
with whoever
is producing
this piece of
cosmological
theater.

I’m desperate
for notes
from the
Director.

How am I doing?
I feel like
a fraud,
a failure,
like I’ve forgotten
all my lines.

As is often
the case . . .
nothing.

Until later,
when there’s
a whisper
and
a comforting.

“If you’re
looking for
a review,
that will come
when the show
is over.

“For now,
you should
know that
we all
agree:

“For playing
the part
of You,

“You have
been perfectly
cast.”

(Photo from Austrian National Library; UnSplash)