Topcat's poem to Matthew
‘Please Don’t Change’ - TC 19th June 2006
Some strive for riches, unwisely for fame Others have talent and wish not to attain The stardom that lasts for merely a day And the glory so transient, fickle and vain
Hollywood took notice of you as Mr D But you did not sell your soul for comfortable roles Instead you stayed true to your craft and chose parts That would prove your worth and warm our hearts
Your talent is boundless, the world yet to learn The depth of your soul and how deep your passion burns Selfishly I ask myself “do I want you to be a star?” “Share you with the world?”
I worry you will change, not be ‘our Matthew’ any more Leave our shores behind and make another life Where fans would love you, but only for a while Then drop you when ‘another bright star’ hit the road
On your path to worldwide acclaim Remember us who were with you every step of the way Who route for you, love you, think of you every day Who see beyond your dazzling smile, piercing eyes, to all that you are;
“For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with Kings”
Some strive for riches, unwisely for fame Others have talent and wish not to attain The stardom that lasts for merely a day And the glory so transient, fickle and vain
Hollywood took notice of you as Mr D But you did not sell your soul for comfortable roles Instead you stayed true to your craft and chose parts That would prove your worth and warm our hearts
Your talent is boundless, the world yet to learn The depth of your soul and how deep your passion burns Selfishly I ask myself “do I want you to be a star?” “Share you with the world?”
I worry you will change, not be ‘our Matthew’ any more Leave our shores behind and make another life Where fans would love you, but only for a while Then drop you when ‘another bright star’ hit the road
On your path to worldwide acclaim Remember us who were with you every step of the way Who route for you, love you, think of you every day Who see beyond your dazzling smile, piercing eyes, to all that you are;
“For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with Kings”
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