Master Class drama
Opera students bellowing out arias
Diverse apprentices sweep by
Chicano bass or tenor sings impeccable Italian
Mexico University to 45 Italian days
Asian, Latino and White pupils fill the spectrum
Mozart, Puccini, Cilea and Rossini
Perfect intonation and phrasing
Site reading pianist keeping up
Professor stopping to free up fears
Correcting an emotional burp
Strutting the stage
Pulling me out of afternoon slumber
Eyes peering at me
Taking my soul to heavenly notes
Each movement lifts a passion
Historical music brought to my present
A dessert for me to languish.
Gordon's Culture Critiques 