conceiving

three stories set to music

arriving

meeting the choir, lifting me higher, arrangement rehearsal, role reversal

upstanding, down-to-earth

unpretentious, conscientious, useful, truthful, modest, honest

withstanding, without hesitation

center stage, coming of age, surprising spotlight, intriguing plight, asking to sit, directed to stand

outstanding, in concert

beginning in silence, eyes closing with reverence, mind ready, voice steady, eyes straight ahead, speaking words that were once only heard in my head

multiple takes, correcting mistakes, emotions explored, striking a chord, perfection masking imperfection

understanding, overarching

arising, asserting, ascending, applauding, adjourning
amazing

sharing life stories
poetry singing my life
facing the music