Music mends the soul
In the same way
The mind bends twisted
Around the stumps of despair;
Death’s transcendental stare
Takes hold in the sun’s night.
From misery comes mystery
As the black bus rolls in.
The death-kids are there
Locked in solitary stare—
Fragmented souls
Pour bloody tears
Into the hearts
Of cold-locked cocks
Crowing their awful end.
Death, though, does not kid,
And let’s not pretend
That, as the music mends
And time bends,
We face the trends
That we cannot fend.
You are welcome.
The end.
© 2024 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
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Your poem masterfully balances the tension between the healing power of music and the relentless presence of despair and death. Executed with suitable darkness!
Thank you my friend! I really appreciate it. I wrote it back in July, but gave it a rework this morning! Glad it delivered! I appreciate your time and your feedback, as always! ❤️🙏
Yo are most welcome T 🙏🏻
I quite like crows! lol.
Me too, actually! One of my favorite birds. Now, a "cock" crowing...less so! LOL! Not a morning person at all! LOL! Thank you, as always, Orchi, for your time and feedback. I always value them, my friend! 🙏❤️
Another dark passage with words of caution. It reads as a cloudy day under a sunny sky. Nicely worded.
Indeed! Thank you so much. I am glad it resonated and conveyed both the sun and the clouds! I truly appreciate your time and feedback, as always my friend. ❤️🙏
music does all that and more but what beggars belief is you still managed to squeeze a raven and so much darkness into such a small space .. bravo darkly ..
🖤🐦⬛
Indeed it does. Yes. I love the stately raven and if I can fit her in, I will! LOL! Thank you so much my friend, much appreciated! 😉🖤🐦⬛
A cleverly written piece of poetry, i really enjoyed the read, thank you
You are welcome, Tobani! I am glad you enjoyed it and I am always thankful for your visits, my friend! 🙏❤️
You are very welcome
The inevitability of it all is well placed there, Tristan.
Thank you Dave! I am glad it resonated! You read and feedback are very much appreciated. 🙏🖤
Powerful work. Tremendous symbolism.
Thank you Thomas! I am glad it resonated, and that you appreciated the symbolism throughout it. Your time and your feedback are very much appreciated! 🖤🙏
A terrific poem and
You are so right!! 👍💯
Music mends the soul 🎵🎶🎶🎶
Thanks for sharing
a treat to recite!!! 🙏
Best regards ✌️ peace 🕊️ Thad
Thank you Thad! Glad you enjoyed and you enjoyed reciting it! I'll call that a win! Yay! Thank you again, my friend! 🖤🐦⬛
Wonderful, I often write about a Raven, love the dark stuff and you place your theme perfectly between both corners very well, personally I'd like to believe we can all, forever find healing in music, as I live far from home, I have a jukebox in my head with mountains of memory and reminders. Love this Tristan. 🌹
So glad it resonated, Teddy! It must be hard living far from home, so I am certainly glad that my poem sparked memories. I agree with you. I believe can all forever find healing in music. It has been a life saver for me, no doubt! Thank you so much Teddy, for your time and your thoughtful feedback. Always appreciated! ❤️🙏
Bring that man a minstrel...
Reminds me a bit of this image: https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/596a6f352100008860fc70c1.jpg?ops=scalefit_500_noupscale Music is medicine...words for those of us who can't find our own.
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