She cannot play the violin any more <br />'One of my fingers doesn't function she say' <br />And a music future now seems out for me <br />With one finger weak the violin i can't play. <br /> <br />But Helen seems to take it in her stride <br />What's past is past and the future is ahead <br />And since she cannot play her violin any more <br />She has chosen to be a gardener instead. <br /> <br />'Twould seem that her music career was in bloom <br />And few could play the violin good as she <br />She studied under the masters overseas <br />And in playing the violin she has her degree. <br /> <br />At present she is doing a horticultural course <br />On trees and flowers and plants how they are grown <br />When one door closes another opens wide <br />And much to learn and so much to be known. <br /> <br />She was on her way to fortune and to fame <br />But lady luck with Helen did not stay <br />A weakened finger ruined her great career <br />And her violin now she say she cannot play. <br /> <br />So near to fame and fortune yet so far <br />But you won't hear her moan of what might be <br />No Helen only gets on with her life <br />Though few if any unlucky as she<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/helen-7/
