Here's to Hamiltonians!

A tribute to Hamilton: An American Musical

I wrote this for one of my school's magazines at the time. I don't consider this a poem, more like a couple of phrases that rhyme in pairs. Cringey as this is, I still stand by my passion for Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a genius, 'nuff said.

I am one of several million

You've become a phenomenon

We're helpless at the sound of you

Usually a mess when we leave you

I saw your live show online by accident

Immediately, I was drawn like sailor to siren

An instant fan you made out of me

An instantaneous breath you take away so graciously

I could never say no to you

Any song would save me from being blue

Thank goodness for your cast album

Topped the charts, I knew that you'd triumph

I am a writer by 'profession'

Your words became an obsession

But a dancer in my heart, your musicality,

Oh, such personality

By your Ten Duel Commandments

You spoke out about gun violence

You've travelled oceans and continents

Connected with students and grandparents

A classical theatrical spectacle

A revolution in your own right, simply magical

Rise up, global citizens and Americans

Sing with me, "Here's to Hamiltonians!"

Cover image from here.