I just did a quick check
and was surprised to discover
that she was still at it.

A performer I haven’t seen
in at least six years
is still plying her trade
just at clubs markedly different from mine.

That’s really just as well.
If you don’t have anything nice to say
leave the room before you explode.

It looks like she’s doing well,
receiving applause
and winning awards.

There’s no reason
why everyone
shouldn’t have an audience
for their own form of art.

Better that there’s space for all.
It is a finer world this way.
All is good.

Excuse me, please.