Under the Stars
Things are different,
Under the stars,
With the lights shining down.
I am acutely aware,
Of everyone around me.
"DETAIL ATEND HUT!"
"HUT!"
My hat's pulled down,
I can hardly breathe,
Adrenaline so sweet
Is racing through my veins.
The rain's coming down,
In sheets now.
But it doesn't matter.
And then come the notes,
Sweet as ripe fruit.
They come swift and soft,
Building in power.
Move after move
Of fluid transition.
We're perfect.
They're watching us
And hating us.
Nothing is as sweet as jelousy.
And the clouds part,
To let the moon shine down.
And it bounces off my mellophone,
Glistening with water,
Stars dancing round.
And then comes applause,
This is heaven,
Playing under the stars.