Being a musician and singer, I identified with your well written, quite moving piece.
But as a TRUE pessimist, I think the caged bird sings only because it hasn't reached the fatal Bushco safety deregulated "air" at the end of the mine shaft yet.
The glass is half empty, cracked and leaking toxic water. Have a nice day.
Posted by TIKI AL at May 28, 2006 03:41 AMGreat post, pessimist. I, too, identify. It reminds me of the great Patti Lupone singing Steven Schwartz' "Meadowlark," wishing to god I had to chops to sing it. Take a listen if you haven't heard it. It's from The Baker's Wife.
Posted by vicki at May 28, 2006 04:35 AMPessimist, what a wonderful piece.
Posted by Judith at May 28, 2006 04:56 AM
thnks, pss; Jdth, t's gd t s y n gd md.
[Editor: ignore=off]Great post pessimist.
Just one question:
In every true musician there lies a masochist, one whose talents are not appreciated by the masses but who struggles on anyway, obsessed with the idea of reaching out and touching someone with one's music.
And so you became a blogger instead?
Some folks never learn.
Posted by Night Owl at May 28, 2006 08:02 AM"Judith, it's good to see you in a good mood."
Scout, I have my moments. (smile)
the caged bird sings because it's in the genes, has something to do with territoriality, mating and so on.
And the artist doesn't merely want to perform -- the artist, truth be told, can perform anywhere, woodshed etc. But the artist wants an audience--no, more:: an appreciative audience. Looks like they found one if only 20 years later, a dial-in ear.
deafmantalking
Posted by degustibus at May 28, 2006 10:49 AMDexter Gordon, tasty. Thanks for brining back the memories. Made me pull out the vinyl.
Posted by Tuli at May 28, 2006 06:17 PMVery lovely post, pessimist. Sometimes we almost forget that politics is part of life and not the other way 'round. I'm glad you posted this.
Posted by dus7 at May 29, 2006 12:57 AM