Unfinished Echoes 17 UE P - 2:32

There was a time when I was an EMT,
Approaching scenes, no matter what, I'd see.
I knew what to do, how to react, respond,
Trained with the answer key, wisdom deeply spawned.

Flash cards, protocols, logic in trees,
Seeds of knowledge, tips from those before me.
Like knowing your alphabet, characters clear,
Archetypes, villains, their motives sincere.

I could douse any fire, extract all,
No matter where, no matter how the fall.
Implanted wisdom, as deep as my breath,
In the realm of chaos, I stood unfazed, unscathed.

But trauma doesn't knock, doesn't ask for consent,
It seeps in slowly, an invisible descent.
Flashbacks like wildfires, uncontrollable, wild,
Burning the answer key, my confident smile.

The scenes replay, an endless loop,
Implanted characters, now in a troupe.
The alphabet blurs, logic turns haze,
Once a hero, now caught in a maze.

No script, no protocol, no clear view,
Just the haunting memories, in the mind they grew.
The villains within, the ghosts of the past,
My alphabet shattered, my wisdom surpassed.

Now I'm lost in the forest, no trees of logic,
A chaotic dance, no longer hypnotic.
I was the savior, now needing salvation,
A former hero, lost in my own narration.

Raw and Unfiltered Content: The documentary will primarily feature loosely stitched together, rough video drafts of the firefighter's music practice sessions. These sessions are amateurish, unpolished, and deeply emotional, allowing viewers to witness the unvarnished process of an individual grappling with their past.

Embracing Imperfections: In a world often obsessed with perfection, this documentary challenges the notion that everything must be polished and flawless. The heart of the documentary lies in the imperfections – the strained vocals, the struggle to find the right words, and the emotional breakdowns during recording. The firefighter-artist's journey is filled with mistakes and rough edges, but it's precisely these imperfections that make their artistic process so relatable and inspiring. It's a stark departure from the polished, ego-driven content prevalent in today's world, showcasing the authenticity of the human experience.