A thin girl with dreads sat in the corner of the coffee shop strumming a guitar. People nearby drinking coffee, ignore the empty hat on the floor.
The words she sang dug into their souls, try as they might to keep them out.
I would die – I would kill for you
Disturbing images – cast aside in today’s “I can’t be bothered†society.
A woman walks forward, touches the girl’s shoulder, offers her a sandwich and a ten dollar bill.
I give these to you because I believe in you.
The girl accepted the gifts. Her smile lit the room.
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The above is written for Lance and LeeRoy’s 100 wordsong challenge: #1 Crush from Garbage.
Thank you for that bit of sunshine, on an otherwise gloomy day =)
true story…
I was managing a band in when i first got out of a college and we booked a bar in Birmingham alabama. while waiting to get onstage we stood outside next to this grungy girl playing a Janis Joplin song, just tearing up “Piece of my Heart”. People were ignoring her. I had a 10 dollar per diem to drink on that night so I walked inside got my 10 bucks and put it in her guitar case. If I get to go to Heaven it’s because of that day…maybe
love the meaning behind this. The last line is excellent
Sometimes all it takes it for 1 person to give you praise. 1 person to say they believe in you. Well done.
Simple elegance. Love the message, it’s one we need to be more aware of
A touching moment.
That last bit with the surprise kindness? I love it.
More kindness. More music. Rock on.