Tight Wire

You’ve seen the end of the rainbow

Sparkling colors touched your hand

As you sang out to the public

And your agent made plans

You’ve stood before many

Singing richly singing fine

As the music filled the room

You thought it was a sign

That things would get better

Your life was going higher

And your balance was perfect

As you walked the tight wire

But tedious was the journey

And hot was the fire

Over which you kept vigilant

As you walked the tight wire

In the limelight of the world

Your appearance is a must

You can’t look “just average,”

As you get off the tour bus

On the streets of the city

Where the tour bus drives

Are all the nameless faces

That see you arrive

They have expectations

That change every day

You never know what they want

Or what you should say

You’re walking and straining

To stay above the fire

Your voice can’t be waning

As you walk a tight wire

But off in the corner

Of a darkened street

Stands a little girl lonely

That you happen to meet

Her brown eyes sparkle

Even when life is bad

She reaches out a hand to you

And you feel so sad

But her smile is so disarming

And her radiance is glad

And you forget your public

And the agent who is mad

You bend down to talk

To the little girl bright

You smile back and engage her

And find in your sight

Is a priceless treasure

Like no one you’ve seen

And here on a dirty street

Is a true beauty queen.

You’re late for the concert

Your agent is mad

The public is booing

But you are not sad

A dirty street corner

Where life is so bad

Gave you a treasure

The best you’ve ever had…

Whatever your dreams are as far as your music career, never forget the importance of  reaching out to just one person. As you travel from city to city and you sing to small or large crowds, remember how important each person is. Remember that your greatest ministry, your greatest reward, your greatest endeavor is for that one person.

This is a fictional story that could apply to almost any singer or musician as they travel around to cities of the world.

It is dedicated to Tammy Edwards because she has been doing music ministry for 23 years for small and large crowds, but she hasn’t forgotten the importance of “one.”