Her Hidden Gem

Mama sang while cleaning the house Friends noticed her melodic voice Outside, she hid behind her spouse When he played the sax, she’d rejoice The church choir was seeking talent Her soft voice touched a man nearby So to the choir master he went, “It’s Wanda you need, but she’s shy” Soon, at the instructed moment, Choir members stopped singing mid-song But mom continued, on she went Exposing a voice hidden too long Embarrassed, she stopped singing then Her talent already revealed The priest asked her to sing again A rare gem no longer concealed By Christmas she took center stage A soprano singing Christ’s praise Her shyness was now disengaged Winning hearts with every phrase No longer did she sing alone Wanda’s sweet voice had won acclaim Her confidence had finally grown When she received well-deserved fame *True event Written June 16, 2014