[This is a performance poem. Instructions are in brackets and are not meant to be read. Flow depends on whether or not the audience responds to the questions.] I want -- to speak to you Today. Right now. I want -- to speak to you About some-things on my mind I want -- to speak to you [1] Are you listening? [no: go to 2 | yes: go to 5] [2] Silent silence from the audience of life Are you out there? [no: go to 3 | yes: go to 1] [3] Maybe they don't realize I'm talking to them; to you Let me try again Can you hear me? [no: go to 4 | yes: go to 1] [4] No, It seems I'm alone With no one to talk to [Stop! This is the end] [5] That's all I asked That's all I need [Stop! This is the end]
de Vries 2005-07-02