You are an actress
who goes to auditions,
reads a few scripts
and does some screen tests
until, one fine day,
you’re given a part.
It isn’t much
but it is a start.
You sign a contract
full of conditions
and obscure clauses
you don’t understand
but don’t you worry,
it is all in hand:
welcome, my dear,
to the world of art.
They make it clear
that it is a blue movie
in which you’ll be playing
a lascivious tart.
You never imagined
that acting in porn
could be the means
for earning your corn.
Before very long
you’ll be a big star,
so let’s celebrate
on the backseat
of my car.
© Luigi Pagano 2009
Comments
SundaysChild | May 10, 2009 - 18:32
I like this :)
Dynamaso | May 11, 2009 - 05:02
I like the rhyming scheme you've employed in this and the following:
'but don’t you worry,
it is all in hand:
welcome, my dear,
of the world of art.'
These days, though, all any actor has to do is have a sex tape 'accidentally' released on YouTube.
luigi_pagano | May 11, 2009 - 15:30
Dear SundaysChild, nice to meet you or, if your father has taught you any Italian, "Piacere di conoscerLa."
You might have gathered from my name that I am Italian and it is indeed a pleasure to hear from somebody with a similar descent.
I am glad that you like this and wonder if you have read any other piece of mine; I try to tackle different topics with various results.
I am now off to read your latest contribution.
Ciao.
luigi_pagano | May 11, 2009 - 15:35
Hi Mark. You are absolutely right: there is nothing like releasing a video tape accidentally on purpose to achieve notoriety. I believe Paris Hilton's are widely circulated but I have to admit they have missed me.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
SundaysChild | May 11, 2009 - 18:44
Hi, luigi!
Yes my father is from Lecce, Puglia.
I adore Italy and I require spending time there to nourish my soul.
Where in Italy are you from?
Your poem was lovely, and I will be reading more of your work today.
Ciao for now.
luigi_pagano | May 12, 2009 - 07:05
I am from the same region: I was born in Taranto but moved when I was about ten. I try to go to Italy every year and visit my sister who lives in Como.
Ciao.
Jasper_Milvain | May 12, 2009 - 15:32
Gently amusing - I liked it very much.
Thanks.
JM.
luigi_pagano | May 12, 2009 - 18:13
Hi JM. Glad you enjoyed this and thank you for letting me know.
Silver Spun Sand | May 16, 2009 - 13:52
You are certainly on a roll, Luigi. This is excellent. Enjoyed:-)
Tina xxx
luigi_pagano | May 16, 2009 - 14:17
Hello Tina, nice to hear from you again. Yes, lately I seem to have hit the right buttons but I have my ups and downs.
Luigi xxx