I
The batons secure and the curtain aflutter,
Samuel J. Stubbins awoke 'neath of a clutter
Of papers and wood scraps and sawdust profuse
To find that his theater was of late in use
By the frenzied director, who paced 'round the stage
And jumped at small noises, appeared twice his age
While trying in vain to incarnate the setting
Approved by designers, with out nearly getting
The time or the workers or resources needed
To work such a wonder. His will had receded
Along with his hairline (both would have forsaken
Their owner, had not dearest Sam undertaken
The measures he did to ensure that the play
Had a chance to depart from that