Unsung

 In a recent concert, vocalist Shakuntala Bharne took time between her renditions to introduce on-stage and off-stage team members! She gave interesting information of their role and their experience. She mentioned that they often remain unsung!

 The term ‘unsung’ refers to the ones who are not appreciated for their contributions. They are often not noticed as they may be positioned in the background or not in view at all. Their efforts to enhance the song may be significant but they remain unsung!

 

The onus is on the one holding centre stage to ensure that they are identified for their role which may be unseen. They must ensure that the players of various roles and responsibilities are duly recognised by the audience.

 

So every time we sing to acclaim and applause, we must share the credit with the ones who help us perform. We must bring them to the fore and share their input that leads to the impact. None who helps the performance must go unsung.

 

We must learn to share credit and appreciation and applause. It leads to sharing of dignity and rights. We must share it with those who work hard yet get paid less and receive no appreciation for what they do. We must ensure that they do not go unsung!

 

Acknowledge those who help you scale the rung

When we grab exclusive credit, they go unsung!

 

- Pravin K. Sabnis