Canvas In Our Imagination.

Goldfinch60



A song is like a painting in words,

As it blends imagery and emotion,

In a narrative that brings scenes,

Brings feelings, and stories to life.

Much like a painting uses colour,

Colour, light, and texture

To evoke a response,

A song uses lyrics,

Lyrics melody, and rhythm

To paint a picture

Paint a picture in the listener’s mind.

Each element of a song

Tone, metaphor, phrasing

Can create vivid images,

Just as a poem can

Through its careful selection

Careful selection of words.

 

Both songs and poems are forms of art,

Forms of art that transform,

Transform the intangible emotions and thoughts

That can be experienced by others.

This makes each one a unique “painting,”

Where the canvas is our imagination.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 23rd, 2024 01:08
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Neville



    I have long thought along very similar lines ..

    • Goldfinch60

      We think alike then Neville, thank you.

      Andy

    • David Wakeling

      This is a profound piece. The song is indeed forms of art. Well written

      • Goldfinch60

        Most kind David, thank you.

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good writ Gold.
        You'll start me off singing again. Argh! lol.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Orchi.
          I won't be able to hear you from the IOW.

          Andy

        • Teddy.15

          And so very well painted each time dear Andy. 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            Most kind Teddy, thank you.

            Andy

          • sorenbarrett

            Have long thought of poetry as a solo performance while a song takes the solo performance to the level of a symphony. A very nice write Andy

            • Goldfinch60

              Very true soren, thank you.

              Andy

            • Doggerel Dave

              Yes, I can relate to that, Andy.

              • Goldfinch60

                Glad about that Dave, thank you.

                Andy

              • arqios

                When I was growing up we were made to think of songs as poems that are put to music and of poems as songs minus the scoresheets. Both indeed are a sublime art form!

                • Goldfinch60

                  Very true arqios, thank you.

                  Andy

                • Thomas W Case

                  Superb work, my friend.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Most kind Thomas, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • NafisaSB

                    yes, indeed. i agree with you. good job

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you Nafisa.

                      Andy

                    • Tom Dylan

                      Love this, Andy. Completely agree with the sentiment.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Tom, much appreciated.

                        Andy

                      • John Prophet

                        “Both songs and poems are forms of art,”
                        Creations from the realm of forms.
                        Nice work Andy.
                        John

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Much appreciated John, thank you.

                          Andy

                        • AuburnScribbler

                          A lovely poetic definition here Andy, and the title alone is superb.

                          May our mind-forging canvases make happier worlds to build brighter days.

                          I hope that all is well.

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Thank you Ben, much appreciated.

                            Yes all is fine as I hope it is with you.

                            Andy



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