Stephen Sondheim

n. I. The world's greatest musical theatre composer and lyricist.

Isn't it spooky how a song can define a moment in your life so completely? More often than not, you can find your life in a Sondheim song. This is the current song of the moment.

What can you lose?

Only the blues.

Why keep concealing

Everything you're feeling?

Say it to him -- What can you lose?

Maybe it shows,

He's had clues,

Which he chose to ignore.

Maybe, though, he knows,

And just wants to go on as before.

As a friend, nothing more.

So he closes the door.

Well, if he does,

Those are the dues.

Once the words are spoken,

Something may be broken.

Still, you love him--

What can you lose?

But what if he goes?

At least now, you have part of him,

What if he had to choose?

Leave it alone.

Hold it all in.

Better a bone.

Don't even begin.

With so much to win,

There's too much to lose.

 

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