A Performer I Am Not
Well, it will only matter, if I can’t find someone to fill that spot!
Oh no,
Yes I say so,
Can it be,
Oh my, yes you see,
It is time to go,
Put on a show,
You know.
I was asked to perform for a group,
If we don’t find a troupe.
Whatever can that mean?
I am not sure that I can glean,
What that will mean on that day!
What can I say?
Nothing much, what can I do?
I do not have a clue
and I have time as it’s not yet due,
to perform. Shall I sing,
Or place a ring,
in my nose,
Or spray a hose,
To give everyone a soak.
That would be a joke.
Not a funny one.
No sir son.
I may have won
And not have to do anything
With that idea no nothing
I can find someone
It may be Kay’s son
He is a magician
Do I know any musicians?
No, a performer I am not!
I will be calling in favors, by Scott
If not, I have spoken word to fill the spot!
Not!!
Should I get ready or not?
Should I just give it a shot?
I will start to get ready,
just in case, so I am steady
on my feet
and I can find the right beat!
No, a performer I am not!
I will need to find someone to fill the spot!
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
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Well done! This has a definite rhythm to it.