The Opening Bars

You know how certain songs can grab you Once some notes are played? Your ears perk up, you start to smile - Attention must be paid! When that occurs, your mind demands You get to hear the rest And if you can’t, you hum that tune As if you are possessed. This morning, someone passed me by And from her ear buds came Those seven most familiar notes One musical can claim - The opening of “Hamilton!” And what a lovely perk To listen to that upbeat score While heading off to work.