Opening Night - For Winnie

It’s opening night
rehearsals are done
the doors are open

The guests are arriving
dressed in their finery
clutching program
they eagerly await
the seating call.

The foyer’s abuzz
with anticipation
the doors swung wide
ushers with torches
escort to seats.

When all are seated
lights go dim
the theatre is quiet
the curtain is raised.

It’s opening night
At the Rose and Swan.

© Megan Warren 31/8/2005