Magicman
(the illusionist)
Yes-yes of course I remember-you came to our club meeting
Way back in ’91 or ’92...
You were magicboy... your tricks were fresh and new-
But now... look at YOU !!!!!!!!
You have GROWN !!!!!!!
Quite a seed you have sown
And you have become so bold...
Perhaps that’s because-well-you need some new material...
Magicman, your tricks have gotten old, and that stare...
What happened? You used to be so warm and friendly...
But now your eyes so cold.
I must confess your act does need a whole new wardrobe
And at this moment I am afraid I am not impressed
But I do have a way to your success,
Guaranteed to rev the ole’ engine;
Even from your guests evoke a cheer(Bronx though it may be)
What’s that, Mr. Magicman?Oh you ask what must you do?
Oh well that’s quite simple... to make all our wishes come true
Just disappear go out in style
Com’on Mr. Magicman... make us smile.
© 2002 Peter Vetrano
Peter Vetrano is a teacher in Los Angeles. He is an
existentialist in soul and body. He says that his
philosophy of life is to be found in "The Charge of
the Light Brigade" by Tennyson: 'theirs not to reason
why- theirs but to do and die.'