all the world's a stage - Shakespeare
(sure looks like he's right, I fear)

the stars of the show, burning bright
who lyricize in the spotlight

the fierce dancers who fight to win
swipe and flail their limbs so thin

the ensemble, who lack warriors' will
take their roles to pay the bills

the artists and writers who do their work
underneath the stage where they lurk

and the crew, who fade into the darkness
they do everything and receive nothing