Strike Up The Band Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Strike up the band.
Do not permit us for another moment to sit.
You have already persisted...
You are the maestro of your gifts!
So strike up that band.

Come forward and produce your talents.
We insist.
At least reveal the evidence,
You have 'it' and they exist.

Too many have serviced us with lip.
And you have staged an entrance,
With...
Wishes from us to see you exit through it.

Take the baton in your hand.
And lead us through...
How your hard work and sacrifice,
With a mix of sweat and paid dues...
Has developed with an appetite,
That will inspire and delight too!

And prove you are worthy,
To command with deed.
Or leave the spotlight...
That feeds more of your ego,
Than any initiative given.
And this is not perceived.
It is a vivid observation.
You appear the only one here,
Who can not 'see'!

So strike up that band.
Too many are serious.
And prepared they are...
To take a stand!
Command what you have.
Or leave!