No. 056

November 24, 2024·12 lines·1 min read

All the times you felt the music stir

After the show.

All the times you felt the music stir your soul, So much that your eyes welled up with tears, And you opened your lips in a silent scream. You didn't need the applause Or the compliments from the parents After the show. It was so much more than enough To have someone finally listen And tell you you could sing.

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No. 56

12 lines · 1 min read

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