I accepted the part <br />Because I liked the leading man so much <br />He excited me <br />But the truth is <br />I am not comfortable waiting in the wings <br />My life orientation is <br />Being the leading lady <br />I have too much energy <br />And I know the play too well <br />To be the chorus girl <br />In that role <br />I am unutilized <br />I feel suppressed <br />And I do oppress others <br />So now <br />I must take my exit <br />Through the backstage door <br />Sorry for the tension and confusion <br />I’m just not the ideal leading lady’s understudy <br />Thanks for the privileges <br />For the tender moments that we shared <br />But most of all <br />Thank you for <br />Another profound experience <br />That’s taking me closer to my quest for fulfillment<br /><br />Fleurette Elaine Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-other-woman-s-exit-letter/
