The point of what I do...

I read this quote today...

After six or seven performances of any song, you begin to perform it rather than feel it.
Graham Nash 

I had to stop for a moment 

and catch my breath.

I do NOT want to stop feeling my songs 

when I sing them.

I don't want to lose grip 

on the reason I wrote them 

in the first place.

I must remember who I wrote these songs for

 so that I am moved 

to sing from that place

every time.

Perhaps this is wishful thinking 

but so far I think I've managed

to not lose sight

of the reason for my music.

May I perform well - yes.

But may I feel more and more deeply

every time I sing to an audience...

otherwise I believe

I will be doing them

a great disservice.