GeekSusie

The Melody I Wish I Wrote

In shadows cast by melody, I stand,

A song so pure, so perfect in its theme,

It weaves a tale I wish came from my hand,

But lingers there, a distant, taunting dream.

 

Jealousy stirs, a flame that\'s all-consuming,

Why couldn\'t it have been my mind to write?

This beauty crafted, these lyrics blooming,

A masterpiece embraced by warm spotlight.

 

Envy creeps, a snake around my heart,

The artist\'s grace, their talent, skill, and ease,

I wish to claim as mine this wondrous art,

But in its wake, I\'m left with disquietude and unease.

 

Yet, through the green haze, respect does grow,

For here\'s a voice that\'s captured something rare,

A sentiment, a feeling I do know,

Crafted with a touch beyond compare.

 

In quiet awe, I listen once again,

To savor every note, each chosen word,

For though it\'s not from my own humble pen,

It\'s still a song that\'s beautiful, absurd.

 

I\'ll strive to reach the heights that they have found,

Inspired by the envy, by the art,

The song I wished was mine will guide the sound,

A challenge, a respect, a brand new start.

 

© Susie Stiles-Wolf