Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
Who may have trouble meeting your gaze.
Who's more comfortable in the classroom than on the stage.
Who prefers a small band of friends to shapeless crowds.
Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
Who must repeat herself to be heard.
Who takes a while to warm up.
Who opens slowly, like a bud.
Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
Who percolates in fits and starts.
Who rushes forward, springs back, then tiptoes along the high wire
Arms outstretched
Not daring to look down
Determined to proceed
One foot in front of the other.
Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
Knock her down, then watch her rise.
Pass her over, freeze her out, turn your nose up, reward another.
Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
While she's alone, she hones her steel, sharpens her instincts, chisels her skills.
Pay attention to the quiet girl in the corner.
She has something to say.
And she's almost ready to speak.
