Concert Hall

Texans stand tall

For music, pride and status.

Others have their reasons

For being in the crowd.

Critics gather grist

Scouts seek talent

One audience listens intently,

Another wears its best to be seen.

Young artists give their all,

Fiery, pensive, addled with nerves.

They woo, entreat, wound and conquer,

While in the hall's high reaches

 Mozart, Schuman and Rachmaninov

Nod encouragement,

Chuckle and abide.

-Charlie Neff