Monday, December 26, 2011
THE SINGER ~
THE SINGER -
No matter -
Far beyond
Her prime
Overweight
Shaky, off-key
Open, vulnerable
Brave, proud
Standing on stage
Singing her song
Sweet and loud
What nerve
What ego
What guts
Yet here I sit
Fifth row center
Still in my prime
Comfortable, fit
Aching to do the same
But playing it safe.
(c) 2011 Lora Mitchell
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I can identify with this...although I have not had a real desire to sing. One of my greatest desires has been to be a great photographer. I look at Ansel Adams' photographs and "ache" to do the same. Perhaps I am playing it safe by doing what I do?
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