Young And Aspiring

Tear drops shatter on an old guitar,
As she sits -- looking up to the stars;
Strumming her fingers across each string,
Praying to be the next big thing.

And she sings a gentle tune out loud,
Knowing that somewhere, she's making him proud,
And the golden stars are shining bright tonight,
'Cause they know she's not giving up without a fight.

As she looks to her reflection in the moonlight,
She sees herself standing under the spotlight,
The crowd goes quiet as she starts to sing,
And he smiles down on her, so young and aspiring.

-Jenna Elphick
April 1, 2007.