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Crushed Crescendo

The Unheard Symphony of a Passion Trapped within Strict Strings"

By Riz Joseph LambertePublished 12 months ago 2 min read

In a world of dreams deferred, a tale unfolds,

Of a young child's yearning, left untold.

With music in his heart and a soul aflame,

He faced closed minds, a challenging game.

The child, a dreamer with melodies divine,

Sought solace in rhythm, a sanctuary to find.

But alas, his parents, their minds constricted,

Saw music as a folly, their perspectives restricted.

He pleaded with passion, his voice echoing,

To follow his dreams, his heart's true knowing.

But their ears remained deaf, their hearts unmoved,

To them, his aspirations, mere illusions proved.

Denied the chance to soar on musical wings,

He watched his dreams fade, like forgotten strings.

Yet the fire within him refused to wane,

His spirit resilient, his resolve retained.

In the quiet of his room, he would secretly play,

Notes whispered softly, dreams held at bay.

But the music within him, a constant flow,

Ignited his spirit, refusing to let go.

He yearned for the stage, the crowd's applause,

To share his gift, to break free from closed doors.

But the world seemed distant, his dreams unfulfilled,

As his parents' doubts lingered, his hopes were stilled.

Yet deep within the shadows, a spark did ignite,

A flicker of hope, a beacon shining bright.

The child, relentless, sought a different way,

To find his own path, where dreams held sway.

He found solace in community, a place to belong,

Kindred spirits embracing his musical song.

He poured his heart into each note he played,

In the face of adversity, his passion never swayed.

And though the world may not have seen his rise,

His music echoed on, reaching for the skies.

For true artistry transcends the boundaries imposed,

By closed-minded views, where dreams are enclosed.

In his soul, a flame burned eternal and strong,

A reminder that dreams, though deferred, aren't wrong.

For even in the face of closed doors and strife,

The spirit of a musician thrives in the tapestry of life.

So let this tale inspire those with dreams untold,

To persist in their passions, unyielding and bold.

For within each heart, a symphony does dwell,

A melody waiting, an untold story to tell.

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