Friday, April 24, 2009

AUDITION (for Susan Boyle)

The awkwardness was beautiful –
It made a perfect foil
For all the hidden grandeur of
A song that scorn can’t spoil.

The ethos of transparency –
The curtain of surprise
Raised up the audience to you
And opened jaded eyes.

The hope that millions sublimate
Awakened with your notes –
And suddenly the critics gave
Unanimous “yes” votes.

The show was more than wasted fate –
The tigers backed away –
Love is more real than you or me –
No one can kill that Day.

(24 April 2009, Provo, Utah)

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