Music people throw things
Music professionals (and nonprofessionals) throw things because they don't want to strain their voices. They are impulsive and reckless. Things are better said when a large object makes contact with your head. Not in the real world, mind you, but in the la-la world of 'let's create music'. I can take that abuse, and continue to take that abuse, I've dealt with the abused all my life. I see it in their sad eyes and words. The haunted expression of what was taken away from them. Their dignity, their innocence. The scars that show as I whisper under my breathe, "thank God I don't live your life". I don't say it under my breathe anymore I say it to your face. Seek help. Cycles of abuse can stop.
The producer sits and screams. He has his tantrums and I grin and bear it. He is a roach, he is a termite. He reminds me of all the other assholes I've met in this lifetime. He doesn't care for Narcissus and I - Liner Notes 9/2015. I however see something there.
I'm good at ducking and batting objects midair. Most importantly, music people are nonathletic with the wear and tear of post (and present) drug abuse. I can take care of myself. I mean I survived Nashville...but, that is another tale.
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...and then you stumble upon something and everything is beautiful once again. Because of the rain, the flowers bloomed beautifully. Brilliant colors and shapes that only God could create. I would take a photo but I would rather have this appreciative memory.
