Parris

Oh To Be the Orchestra — A Poem by PARRIS

Oh to be irreplicatable.
Oh to be the formula.
Oh to be unpredictable.
Oh to be the orchestra.

There's nothing artificial here.
You see, when you aspire not to follow but to be one of one, worries of replacement are absent from your mind.
When a lift of a finger creates a surge of inspiration, the next steps aren't that hard to find.

Take your time. Plan accordingly.
Gather the information, and smile supportively.
Take fine notes, and commit to detail.
Surrender appeasement and product for retail.

Don't be afraid to shock.
Continue to take up space.
You control the tempo, allow the others to keep up the pace.
Try to surprise yourself and see what you find in the inner crevices in the back of your mind.

Organize and collaborate.
You can't do it all alone.
Remember your origins, remember your home.
Be mindful of texture, momentum, and pleasure while seemingly oblivious to the surmounting pressure.

Oh to be irreplicatable.
Oh to be the formula.
Oh to be unpredictable.
Oh to be the orchestra.