Greed: A deadly sin

The light shined on me
I was the only one that mattered
No one would care about the others
Then I stumbled

My voice cracked, my pride broke
They rushed me off the stage
I sulked in shame
Then the plan shaped

They replaced me with new actors
They said they were better
I take pity on the new ones
They won't see the stage for long

The people came and went
Leaving flowers and cards
The most valuable gift by far
Was the kitchen knife by the door

I must have the spotlight
I must have the fans
I must have the music
I must have the attention

That night I snuck out
I escaped my prison
As I approached the actor
His eyes widened in surprise

The next night, they awoke to nothing
Just me on the stage
The spotlight on me
I was the star