She

Did you tell her the date?

Does she even know

that you're performing now?

That you've moved up to first chair

and that the teacher can't say enough?

Has she seen the pictures?

The ones of the other kids surrounding you

Dripping with envy?

The glistening sunlight

reflecting off the brass of your talent?

Has she heard the drills

and hours of endless practice, dedication?

Did she sit in the stadium

beaming with pride

as you stood in accomplishment

of your final piece?

No.

She drank.