August 22: Acceptance

August 22: Acceptance

The wait between audition and result

Could drive less sanguine people to distraction,

For even if one does well, to exult

Is premature, since knowing just fraction

Of others seeking placement and their skill

Leaves many variables yet undefined.

Though premature analysis may thrill,

It’s won’t affect what parts will be assigned.

Acceptance, when it comes, is pure relief

And pleasure that your wish has been fulfilled,

That’s followed by dismay and disbelief

For those whose choral voic...