Write a poem that gives an abstract idea of life, a personality , a life of its own
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if music
be the food of love
yes play on
shakespeare knew
give me excess of it said
the poet's idol
without it
life would be so bleak
it heals us
it brings us
great joy bliss and happiness
a gift from heaven
Rall this is a warm, sincere tribute to the comforting and transformative power of music, together with a nod to Shakespeare's famous opening line in Twelfth Night 🙌
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ReplyDeleteRall, I love how you take Shakespeare’s idea of music as the food of love and turn it into a feast for the soul, reminding us that some things are best enjoyed in excess!
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David
SkepticsKaddish.com
A line from Twelfth Night is put to new use. It immediately establishes a timeless resonance and a dialogue with the past. Your poem moves from its intellectual, literary opening to a direct and personal expression of emotion in the second stanza. The word 'bleak' makes for an effective turning point, before the piece moves back to the celestial. A world without music would be bleak indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Beautiful take, Rall.
ReplyDeleteRall, I've always loved Shakespeare and you made this poem a wonderful use of the first line...
ReplyDeletehi, Rall❣
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Much love,
David
SkepticsKaddish.com
love the music in your words and rhythm
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