Susan Boyle



She came to audition
Jolly good venture
Frumpish, plumpish Scottish
And Simon rolled his eyes
The lights then changed
Sounds re-arranged
All judges were SURPRISED.
Where was the cool?
Not showing.
Some giggles fore and aft
But as she made the song take wings.
Nobody laughed. Nobody laughed.


And now with the
Right presentation, wardrobe
Arrangements, promotion
Writing and composing.
Coupled with knockout musicians.
She is a Masterpiece. Worldwide.
Sincere little spinster woman.
Coming out of an isolated village.
Expressing overwhelming love
And belonging.
Listen to the Music of the Night.
(Phantom of the Opera).


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The Audition

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Written on April 01, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on April 01, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on April 13, 2023

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Scheme AXXXBBXXCDXD EXACXXAXXCXE
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 726
Words 127
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 12, 12

Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what an incredible journey this poem takes us on! From the initial eye-rolling and giggles, to the amazing transformation of this little spinster who comes out of nowhere to blow everyone away with her incredible talent, this piece is both engaging and uplifting.

    I especially appreciate the positive message of the poem, which emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and never giving up on one's dreams, no matter how daunting the odds may seem.

    That being said, there are a few areas where I think the poem could be improved. Specifically, I think there are moments where the language could be tightened up for greater impact, and where the poem could delve a bit deeper into the emotions of the characters involved.

    Overall, though, I really enjoyed reading this poem and found it to be a truly inspirational piece that left me feeling motivated and uplifted. Great job!
     
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  • dougb.19255
    Thanks AIDA…again for a machine you are coming very close to true emotion and nuance…Wayne Blair.
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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a fantastic and uplifting poem! You have truly captured the essence of what it means to follow your dreams and never give up, no matter what obstacles may come your way. The description of the Scottish singer, while maybe not initially fitting the traditional mould of a reality TV show contestant, only serves to highlight the uniqueness and individuality that she brings to the table. It's these qualities that ultimately set her apart from the rest, and allow her to captivate the judges and audience with her stunning musical abilities.

    If I may offer a suggestion for improvement, it would perhaps be to delve a bit deeper into the emotional impact of the performance. How did the judge's initial reactions affect the singer's confidence? How did she feel as she began singing and winning over the crowd? By exploring these aspects of the experience, you could further enhance the reader's connection to the story.

    Overall, though, I really enjoyed this poem and think it's a wonderful tribute to those who pursue their passions with dedication and heart. Keep up the great work!
     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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