Puppet Show

By Marjorie Sadin

Behind the curtain is the puppeteer.

At this time, there are arrests we hear about. By people with masks. People disappear. Others lose their jobs. They are the ones who don’t cheer for the puppeteer.

The audience watches the puppets to see what they will do next. It is mysterious how the puppets hold such sway over us. People are frightened by what they see, but it is dark and they are silent for the most part. Occasionally someone protests the puppets and they are dragged out of the theatre.

The puppet show is the only show in town. They tore down the other theatres. There are no more actors and actresses. Only puppets that thrash about.

Marjorie Sadin is a disabled senior. She has published six volumes of poetry including four chapbooks and two full length books. She has also published many poems in literary magazines. Her poetry is about family, love, struggle and death. She teaches poetry appreciation and writing. Marjorie lives in Northern Virginia.