At the improv tryout
for Lark in the Park
Joey says
Say yes to everything
He says
It is easier to say no
But then the improv ends
He makes us try
Saying no to everything
Each skit is a fight
He makes us try
Saying yes to everything
Yes
We bloom
And is that it?
All the Beloved wants?
He says
You learn to say things
Without a question
With a hint
With an idea
With a suggestion
The other actor responds
I've noticed
People don't respond well
When I say
Don't
I need to learn
To suggest
To let them choose
To change their direction
Offer
Offer
Another idea
I need to learn
To listen
When they offer
Offer
Another idea
Say yes to everything
Is that what the Beloved wants?
I say yes
yes