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I have never understood
Why people say:
“Your voice is like a melody”
It always seemed cliche to me
I think I understand it now
Because it’s so obvious that when you talk
You hear music in place of your voice
We ask you about your day at dinner and
The music swells and there you stand
At center stage
The lights are on
We fade away
My friend and I sit at the table
Listening to you
You don’t even stop to take a breath
Although why would you if you were convinced
That your voice has captured our attention like nothing else could
When your song is over
You take a bow
The stage lights are blinding but you think that in the shadows of the audience
You think that you see me smiling
You think that I liked your melody
I am still sitting at the dinner table
My friend and I have started our own conversation
Quietly so as not to disturb you
You slump in your seat
It’s rude to talk during a performance
Performance of a Lifetime
Jen Ham