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
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