Transported (by Mark Rylance)

Today, while in the audience,
Reality was thwarted.
Life outside did fade away
And we were all transported.

We witnessed something magical,
An actor so amazing
His talent cannot be conveyed
Despite the critics’ praising.

You’d have to see it for yourself.
I really can’t describe it;
Like speaking of a precious wine,
You simply must imbibe it.

At curtain time, the crowd jumped up
And roared while madly clapping.
The actors bowed and beamed and felt
Such good vibes overlapping.

But really, all of the applause
Was aimed right at the star.
The adulation he raked in
Could fill a reservoir.

He soaked it up and in his joy,
He did a gleeful bounce.
Exhilaration such as that
Did all awards just trounce.

The actor and the audience
United with affection;
And I felt humbled to be part
Of such a rare connection.