Your voice roared out of nowhere,

We had tears in our eyes – the kind you know,

The kind you don’t.

That wrenching, delightful feeling.

Where we all came unaware,

You corrected us – enchanted us – stole the innocence like a magician,

Out from under our pious eyes.

I wanted to sing with you,

My heart bursting from confinement,

My words shadowed by silence.

Teach me!

Reach me!

Help me toss away those covet ears!

Make me lose my balance, for one moment –

Do not fear it.