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Susan Boyle's Phenomenon
by maria antonia rahartati bambang haryo Dear God, You must know who Susan Boyle is ... At birth, she was deprived of oxygen, long enough to cause mild brain damage and created learning disabilities School wasn't a refuge, she became a target for bullies and was often mocked But growing in a musical family, she persisted and found comfort in song and melody When she walked onto the stage of Britain's Got Talent, a smile of expectant horror and amusement came over the three judges' faces Susan's initial demeanor, and homely appearance caused the audience to be waiting for her to squawk like a duck One of the judges even commented, Boyle's singing might be like a lobster's noise when it's being slowly boyled alive Dear God, At forty seven Susan Boyle has chosen hope, not as a naive wish, but with her eyes wide open to You Her humble looks and overnight stardom have made me understand better, that You're never late, or heartless, or too busy You're just waiting for her to be a willing participant in making a dream happen. Although for so many centuries, we have gotten the wrong body image that only beautiful, young, blond women can be so successful thanks to Susan Boyle's perseverance and determination I really believe that there is more than just beauty, age, looks and size in a person Dear Lord, Through Susan Boyle's phenomenon You taught me to dream again and cultivate a love for imagination You reminded me not hurriedly to take offense or to collapse easily Today, with my eyes wide open to You I see Your glory, brilliance and magnificence in my everyday life I was in awe when I heard birds chirp in the morning I was in wonderment when I listened to my offspring's laughter at their own jokes and anecdotes and was in tears of joy to feel Your benevolence when in his aphasia condition I heard my husband start humming Home on the Range Today, simple as I am, my Lord, I promise You from my heart, that in all circumstances in low and troubled times, I will manifest Your magnificent grandeur and find rest in Your majestic splendor, Amen. - translator - from French and English into Indonesian since 1979; 96 books have been published. - writer - 12 children books and 2 novellettes in Indonesian have been published. - member of fanstory.com; I have posted 77 writings (short stories and poetry) Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |