One Night Only!

by Nancy Ellis Taylor

ground breaking
an assemblage of artists
each more masterly than the next
this is a compilation of the footage
shot from behind the canapes
some music has been added
but one would never edit
the comments of the renowned

record shattering
this assemblage of artists
numerous awards
will be reserved for
the sequined mushrooms and
the empty rooms with water
seating is limited
reservations are required

Now
watch the couplings uncoupling
between the champagne
and scattered faint praise
the colors are more life like
the colors are
of course
the truth

And now
the lights go out