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Salvation's Dulcet Strains (a Villanelle)
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
Plants melodies in my head that flourish, calming dread.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
It was song that held my hand passing through griefs, dark, deep valley.
Making heavy heart light, will to leave depression’s bed.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
My vast brain discography suits my mood-color panoply.
Carole King, Beatles tunes, first in my mind to embed.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite,” introduced me to classical ecstasy.
by the first movement I was to heaven transported.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird” filled me with drug-free vitality.
Pavarotti’s voice was a singer’s peak summited.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
My life saved by divine vibrations of endless variety.
True friend, source of infinite smiles and many tears shed.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
Plants melodies in my head that flourish, calming dread.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
It was song that held my hand passing through griefs, dark, deep valley.
Making heavy heart light, will to leave depression’s bed.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
My vast brain discography suits my mood-color panoply.
Carole King, Beatles tunes, first in my mind to embed.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite,” introduced me to classical ecstasy.
by the first movement I was to heaven transported.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird” filled me with drug-free vitality.
Pavarotti’s voice was a singer’s peak summited.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
My life saved by divine vibrations of endless variety.
True friend, source of infinite smiles and many tears shed.
When lonely, confused, disquieted, music speaks to me.
Happy am I by virtue of its comforting constancy.
Published 23rd Apr 2020
Author's Note
Come what may the music in me will stay.
NaPo/GloPo/WriMo 2020 #22
NaPo/GloPo/WriMo 2020 #22
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23rd Apr 2020 2:21pm
24th Apr 2020 7:08am
I am sincerely touched by your comment, Soul. I truly appreciate your friendship. Write on!
23rd Apr 2020 6:44pm
There is a subtle nuance of emotion and passage of time, beneath the mien of the stanzas. I find writing in form difficult to retain an authentic quality, but you've rendered it with palpable spirit. It's beautiful.
24th Apr 2020 7:16am
Thank you so much, Daniel. I like this particular because it's like solving a puzzle. The success of the poem depends on forming well thought out repeated lines. They have to mean something to me each time they're read. I am glad the piece touched you.
29th Apr 2020 12:11pm
I've always wished to write a Villanelle, but we know Pandy writes fail in meter and forced structure..giggles. This touched me deeply though and for the very reason the title was perfect, Salvation's Dulcet Strains... salvation music is indeed and Oh how I love the word dulcet. Sigh. Beautiful, just beautiful. Please forgive my absence to your work per my usual neglect here as of late year. I'm glad you participated in NaPo again so it now exists here daily.
The bravismo is on you now.😉♥️
The bravismo is on you now.😉♥️
29th Apr 2020 4:41pm
Thank you so much, Pandy❣❣ I am very pleased that this piece touched you🙏🌺 I too love the word dulcet. No need to apologize about the keeping up with my poetry thing, I am thrilled when I see your comments no matter how frequently they appear. I love your poetry and hope to read more soon.😘
29th Apr 2020 8:48pm
24th May 2020 1:02am
I love music especially when I am thinking to much. What are some things you are currently listening to?
24th May 2020 8:32am
You are right, music does help my brain to focus on the positive and I am a shameless sing-alonger. From the raps of Hamilton to the sweet, pensive tunes of Natalie Merchant. Friday I was reexperiencing Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Al Jarreau and Nat King Cole all while slaving away at my home desk. My home base is James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Carole King etc.
Sorry for the kind of obtuse answer.To what do you listen to and hopefully sing and maybe dance along?
Sorry for the kind of obtuse answer.To what do you listen to and hopefully sing and maybe dance along?
25th May 2020 1:13am
Not obtuse at all. :) I listen to all kinds so kind of hard to pin down. From Birdy to Dido to Metallica. I am a bit all over the place. My mom has got me listening to 80s music and I am liking that at the moment. Oh yeah, singing and dancing - got to do it sometimes. :)
25th May 2020 1:49am
Yes ma'am you hafta sing and dance else what's the purpose in life? I feel ove Dido, don't know Birdy, and I was never much of a mmetalheads. Other AC/DC, The Who, Rolling Stones. Sounds like are both eclectic music geeks. Sounds like I share a generation with your mum.
