I really want to like your work
to appreciate the thoughts in your head
as expressed in rhythm and rhyme
and blues and barre chords
and climactic choruses.
I want to clamor for your compositions.

I’ve been listening hard
bearing what good will
I can
to appreciate the words,
the turns of phrase,
the inimitable utterances you express.
I’ve been working to like your stuff.

I’ve been seeking a way in.
I like you
so I want to honestly adore your art.
I want to like your work;
I’ve been making an effort
for some time now
and
if you could help, that would be great.

I’ll be at your show next Thursday.
Please don’t suck.