The Story of Us

A Parody of: The Story Of Us by Taylor Swift 

In celebration of Clara Scheinmann’s 5 years at MassChallenge and 2+ years as my manager
Written in 2021

Always knew one day I’d tell the story of us 
How we met, before I joined MC 
People would say we’re the lucky ones 
I used to know my place was the seat next to you 
Now I'm living on Teams and texts and Zoom 
'Cause lately the world got a whole lot going on 
Oh, what’s an ecosystem?  
Over-communication might be OK... 
So many things that I learned from you 
So many walls we had to break through 

Then you were taking trips up to the State House 
But not lobbying (we can’t!)
And I wanted to know  
How you got all the patience with ‘em gov’t folks? 
We came a long long way 
Since a fateful day, when we met through John 
And the story of MC is written in the fancy pages now 
(Next Chapter) 

May you recall those times  
Organizing dinners, outings 
And the schmoozing via HubWeek 
We were doing our best to invite peeps 
I'm wondering how one day, I’ll tell the story of us 
That I was losing my grace when I saw your note  
But you held your calm like you always did 
Oh, DJ Sauvignon Blanc 
At the Kids Table and the Fab Five 
I think I’ll I miss you, I’ll tell you now 
Can a silence ever be too loud?  

Then you were running the show in a crowded room 
Engaging visitors  
I was starting to know 
How you held conversations so smoothly 
Had some long long days 
Let’s call it fate, as we met halfway  
And the story of us is fitting as a parody now  
(~Instrumental & Dance Break~) 

All the backward backslash 
All those morning standups  
Should’ve known better that you are always on my side 
Starting anniversary notes 
Agendas and run of shows  
5 years are short when you are having fun 
So many things that I learned from you 
So many walls we had to break through 

Now I'm singing of us in a virtual room 
As you are leaving  
And I'm dying to know  
Has it been all you have ever dreamed of?  
I don't know what to say 
What a ride it’s been, all the ups and downs 
And the story of us is one I’d savor for now 

A new beginning 
And I'm dying to know 
Has it been all you have ever hoped for?   
All we’ve left to say 
Now you’re on your way: wish you all the best 
Cause the story of you is on a brand new adventure now 
(The End?)