I see them on TV almost every day
see the fear in their faces
compelled to be witty
spontaneously hilarious
all the time
except when showcasing human misery
for fundraising charity fun nights.
Those desperate fake laughs
to try to ignite a similar response
in the audience
or from the co-presenter
or interviewer.
Hahaha they plead
It's not a rare condition
the longing to be noticed
recognised
the centre of attention
but it is a hard act
to do so
by making people laugh all the time.
Poets don't have to speak in haiku
or soliloquies all the time
nor singers voice their thoughts
in vibrant tune.
So spare a thought
and a wan smile at least
for the comedians
who only want to be loved
but think they can't unless
they please everyone all the time.
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