Recitation

Speakthe words in multi-tonal

Resonanceso all can plainly

Heareach beat, each syllable

Passingover knowing lips.

 

Wehave heard a thousand times or more,

Itmakes no difference.

Everytime is like the first,

Refreshingas the rains in Spring.

 

Temptedas we all might be to

Jointhe game in gleeful chant,

Wedon’t dare step on your stage.

Settlingto mouth the words.

 

Whenit’s over everyone

Applaudsyour grand accomplishment.

Plauditsflow as freely as

Therush of mountain waterfalls.

 

Yousit calmly and relaxed,

Almostembarrassed by the praise,

Thankfulthat you made it through.

Lessonlearned.

Memorymade.