The play goes on

Some time, an actor will die
Fast and cruel or slow and peaceful
Public and loud or private and quiet
Once it is done, there is no return

The whole play will be senseless
Boring, sad and dull
Too dramatic, hasty and cheerful
Then time will pass and so will the grief

The search for replacement begins
Too small and too large
Too much and not enough
Nothing fitting will be found

The play will never be the same
But it may be good again
Just remember
Replace not the actor, but the role