These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Almost Puck

To play a role in Shakespeare's realm
requires some hefty talent shown.
We need to keep our hands on the helm,
if the parts we want, we cannot own.

A puckish actor clearly shines
as Oberon's assistant, friend,
but something else she surely pines
to stand behind, her heart to mend.

Some new day we may get the part
to be the star, enjoy the praise,
but now our training from the start
supports the lead, and their arms raise.

by Jay O’Toole
on August 19th, 2022