My Life in 5 Short Stanzas 2-16-10

My Life in 5 Short Stanzas

1
I play my saxophone
quickly playing the notes
while ignoring the key signature
and I slaughter that phrase.

2
I play my saxophone
quickly playing the notes
after a glance at the key signature
I still slaughtered that phrase.

3
I play my saxophone
quickly playing the notes
once I'd studied the key signature
I did better that time.
Not good enough yet.

4
I play my saxophone
slowly playing the notes
circling the notes in the key signature
I did things right this time.

5
I play my saxophone
perfectly playing the notes
Stayed in the key signature
Oh, the triumph I feel.