I know it's been a long time since I sang a hymn without guilt in my eyes

[tears_me_apart]

About eleven or twelve years ago, I had this dream. I was going to buy a guitar, and I was going to to play the hell out of it and become the best damn musician this world has ever heard. I was really into REM's "Automatic for the People" album at the time, and I was going to write something that sounded just like it

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[messyhair]

I read this entry and the whole time I was thinking of this poem...

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

I think yours just exploded. Best of luck to you!

[kejlina]

As someone who has heard your music both recorded and live, I have to say that I personally think that you're a very talented musician and your songs are a lot better than you admit. It's too bad you don't plan to pursue music any farther, but I hope I still get to hear you break out the guitar now and then. I'm excited to see what your next project is going to be.

[tears_me_apart]

Aw Kay, don't worry. The guitars aren't going anywhere. I'm just shifting my focus slightly.

I'll still play you some "Jen Got Knocked Up" or "Cheater" anytime you'd like :)