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Audience of One
April 4, 2022
Written by Anna Thornley

Artwork by Becca Benoit, inspired by the book cover for "The Man Who Died" designed by Alvin Lusting.

Artwork by Becca Benoit, inspired by the book cover for "The Man Who Died" designed by Alvin Lusting.
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i want a
stage i want
to stand with
all eyes on
me delivering a
ted talk about
something frivolous like
celebrity baby names
or reading a
poem so moving
the eyes looking
back at me
are wet with
tears their wells
glowing in the
dimmed light i
want everyone to
look away at
once so i
can have a
moment to myself
i want you
in the front
row watching me
watch you i
want to wear
one of those
jackets that is
also a dress
made by someone
up and coming
just for me
i want applause
and cheers so
loud that i
can’t help blushing
and bowing awkwardly
i want an
audience of one
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