Singing Your Tune
A Poem on Finding Middle Ground
Recent events in my life have caused me to ponder the art of compromise. Singing each other's tune is one of the most difficult tasks given to anyone to accomplish.
Why? Inherent pride makes loss difficult. The party or parties we must compromise with think too rigidly. Then, there is the lack of trust.
As an acappella vocalist who used to lead choir in school, this is true both literally and figuratively. Thinking win-win, staying calm in the midst of challenging conversations and setting boundaries do aid the process.
Hard as it is, it's possible to stay on key even when others are off. Enjoy this sonnet.
Keys too loose to resound
Black and white, do confound
Hard to ring notes bright and pure
To sing a tune, sharp and sure
Piano keys too proud to play
Black and white, too stiff, will stay
Every movement is too much
Even with the gentlest touch
Calmness keeps the keys at ease
Notes for one and all do please
Set form and function for the tune
So that everyone can have a boon
Different piano keys to sing one voice
In the middle, grace and poise.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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The imagery of the piano keys and their metaphorical significance in navigating challenging situations is captivating. Thank you for sharing. Thank you very much, and have a wonderful weekend!
You will find yours in future!