sometimes I wonder 

if there's room for it

 

if the guitar's too high 

in the mix

 

sentiment too obvious

for today's charged climate 

 

volumes ring my tinnitus

pointing me towards bossa nova

 

needles on the wall move me forward 

into Paul's restaurant 

 

promise of a smile 

wins me over

 

much to gain 

in acting refined

 

word of the day is "nuanced" 

your smile keeps it in mind