My Life..... The Movie


If my life were one big movie
Playing on the silver screen
As if someone had followed me
Recording every scene...

Would I be proud to have it there
So grandly on display
Or would I hang my head in shame
And turn my face away?

If everyone were made aware
Of what I am inside
Would it give cause to loud applause
Or would I turn and hide?

If audiences sat and watched
The character I've been
Would they approve of how I've lived
And treated fellow men?

If they could have a chance to see
My feelings deep inside
Would they condone mistakes I've made
Or how I justified?

Would they admire my character
And think I was the best
Or just nod off and fall asleep
Through lack of interest?

The shameful things I've said and done
I'd hate for them to see.
Would faces wrinkle in disgust
To see that side of me?

Would they smile when I was happy?
Feel sad when I was down?
Laugh with me when I was funny
All the times I played the clown?

Would I come across as manly
Like a James Bond or Stallone?
Or just some poor, pathetic soul
Who's always walked alone?

What would the critics have to say
In Entertainment News?
How many stars would they reward
My life in their reviews?

Who would they get to play my part?
DeNiro - maybe Cruise
Or just some two-bit thespian
Who nothing left to lose?

How many days would "My Life" run?
A week - or, maybe, two?
Would it become a major hit
Or disappear from view?

Would I be proud to watch "My Life"
And think it turned out nice?
Or would I think it not well done,
Unworthy of the price?

There is one critic watching me.
He's watched the entire show.
Will I be worthy of His praise?
In time, He'll let me know.