Every Tuesday night
There is a gathering of
Musicians, poets and artists
At Sitwell’s Coffee House
Who brave the pandemic
To express themselves
In front of an audience.
They work at regular jobs
Disguised as bartenders, cooks
Laborers or students
Throughout the week
But in their heart they are
Always thinking about the
Next song to play
The next poem to convey
The next story to create.
They gather
Once a week
From far and near;
Fiddlers, Pianists, Singers
Comedians, Rappers,
Shamans, Poets and
Writers.
They come from different
Backgrounds and abilities
Making every performance
A unique gift
Ordinary people who wish
To have their say
A symbol of expression
In an era of repression.
There are no rules
No need to apply
Unpracticed artists
Are equally welcome to
Sing, rap
Strum, drum, dance
And recite
For artistic expression
Is everyone’s
American
Right.