CURTAINS

Setting: As curtain opens, siblings are glued to the facebook page flooded with congratulatory messages for the children’s ensemble under their mentorship. Characters: Martina – Voice coach, 30 years old Martha-choir conductress, 28 years old Dialogue: Martina: Congrats, Sis; we are blest to see these kids do their best. Martha: Yes, I’m thankful for good reviews surpassing fake news. Martina: Indeed, the children radiate joyous glow singing well with their might, not just for a show. Martha: I delight witnessing them in their confident poise while enthralled by their united voice midst vexing noise. Martina: That’s why I prefer mentoring to young ones, since they are more teachable than those who were young once. Martha: You’re right. Children accept costumes with cheer while adults compare what they wear against their peer. Martina: What matters most is we optimize our singing venture as we pray and trust God to bless our training stature. Martha: Sure, we thank the Lord for our parents’ legacy to fulfill tasks with excellence by His gracious sufficiency. Epilogue: (Together, they sing their piece to the tune of “Doe a deer a female deer…”) Do what’s right, though faced with blight Ready to soar along faith-flight Me and you must see what’s bright Following God’s guiding light So we can work midst delight Lamenting not for our fright Till we reach triumphant* height That inspires us to do more. Curtains close. *2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Poem employing couplet and monorhyme June 4, 2024 10th place, "Curtains" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest Sponsored by Suzette Richards; judged on 6/5/2024