The actress you love

So it goes, she helps you,

critiques you, reproves you,

asks you to dinner.

She’s uncertain. She’s sure.

She finds herself beautiful.

Seeks confirmation.

She’s loaded with passion.

Writes poetry.

She’s full of modesty.

Criticizes the others.

Spurs you on, adulates you.

Wants to be diverse.

She’s juvenile.

She’s available.

Versatile.

Loves money.

She’s obtuse at times a nuisance.

Lazy, generous.

Loves the theater, loves life and desires it to be infinite.

She’s humane, cultured.

She’s Greek.

September 1990

Ruggero Deodato