Center Stage

For a moment he stands
    on the biggest center stage
    under the brightest spotlight,
    a place for him, but not for him.
Standing, waiting, watching.

Another act off stage waiting,
     a greater than any Character coming,
     coming soon, but not just yet,
     what's left is still to be done.
Standing, waiting, watching.

The Director watches the stage,
     closes the curtain on the old,
     raises it on the new,
     the cue given
     the One waiting comes forth.
Standing, waiting, watching.

(Mark 1:2-3)