Rising Star

Outlandish on a public stage 
performer, quite extraordinary 

adored and envied by many 

Her eyes are green, deep emerald,
hair, kinky and black; skin like chocolate 
athletic body illuminated on the stage. 

Crowds wrap around the block, 
tickets in hand, ready to listen to the band 
pushing to get close but there are too many. 

Her songs stir the soul, giving insight 
to love and heartbreak, the fans 
scream when she dances across the stage 

reaching out to touch her 
but she is guarded by the man
trained to protect her from so many 

When her time in the light is done 
she blows kisses then she’s gone 
but her perfume lingers on the stage. 

She is whisked off into the night 
to hide from her fans
to a secret location to be with  

members from her band  
who comfort her and hold her hand. 
making sure she is ready

for the next time on the stage
tries to count the days on the road

but there are too many.