Helen

She cannot play the violin any more 'One of my fingers doesn't function she say' And a music future now seems out for me With one finger weak the violin i can't play. But Helen seems to take it in her stride What's past is past and the future is ahead And since she cannot play her violin any more She has chosen to be a gardener instead. 'Twould seem that her music career was in bloom And few could play the violin good as she She studied under the masters overseas And in playing the violin she has her degree. At present she is doing a horticultural course On trees and flowers and plants how they are grown When one door closes another opens wide And much to learn and so much to be known. She was on her way to fortune and to fame But lady luck with Helen did not stay A weakened finger ruined her great career And her violin now she say she cannot play. So near to fame and fortune yet so far But you won't hear her moan of what might be No Helen only gets on with her life Though few if any unlucky as she