In The Theatre

Darkness in the theatre: Darkness and a multitude Assembled in the darkness. These who every day perform The unique tragi-comedy Of birth and death; Now press upon each other, Directing the irresistible weight of their thoughts to the stage.

A great broad shaft of calcium light Cleaves, like a stroke of a sword, the darkness: And, at the end of it, A tiny spot which is the red nose of a comedian Marks the goal of the spot-light and the eyes which people the darkness.