gentle breezes move along the edges
pushing objects with delicacy
the subtle force reveals a sweet sound
a hectic mind tunes in
releases the chaotic jumble
and listens to the melody
peace spreads in that moment
deep breaths filling in the spaces of pain
a human is moved to tranquility
heard across the room
turned to eye intense duende
my essence enslaved
forever…
hitting the right notes
the sound and flow
resonating
that’s when the magic happens
a connection
solidified
an artist and the audience
are one
the show a success
a cheering crowd
in awe
the fire was stoked brilliantly
*for my rockstar wanna be 🙂
Inspired by Go Dog Go Cafe Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge
love
sustains us
proffers freedom
and acceptance
what else do we need but
love
nature baring itself in all its glory
being breathtaking, humbling, and scary
a longing to observe and capture from near or far away
seeing magnificent creations of art
by way of brilliant visions and talented digits
fully engaged, breath taken away or making you cry
discovering music created by soulful vibrations
beings reaching into their emotional depths
bringing us within substantive creations
watching feelings erupt from human anatomy
control and fluidity presented in perfection
telling us stories with their bodies
being in awe and stepping back
it’s all beauty and enriches us so
on nights when we’re nostalgic
days when we need to see a rainbow
moments when what’s needed is to feel and not speak
he understood the chemical power
stirred the emotional pot with music
it was a formula for fame
made all lips lick
men drooled
women swooned
had a good beat
“I’d give it a 98”
instant success
I know that I have a need to let music embody me for enjoyment. It’s also a distraction for loneliness or wanting to feel nostalgic about a memory. And sometimes just headbanging intensely with a good AC/DC tune is good for the soul. There are quite a few artists that I like and for so many different reasons. My tastes run a wide berth, and across all time and genres.
Reflecting on my teenage years, I realize I used music quite heavily to navigate some of the emotional chaos in my life at that time. Shaking off the demons accompanied by music was quite cathartic for me then. In my youth, whenever I required a release of pent up emotions, I’d turn on the record player. My go-to album was Genesis – A Trick of the Tail. I’d start by playing the song Ripples and let all the deep, sobbing emotions rise to the top as I simultaneously cried and sang out all the angst. A sort of purge, if you will. Next came A Trick of the Tail to set my mind on a path of a take-charge, purposeful freedom. Lastly, Los Endos to take all the heartfelt emotions which erupted with the first song, allowing them to build again into a fever pitch of strength and control. Feeling them explode with the crescendo of the song, emerging spent and empty, that was the goal and what saved me from going deeper inside. This was my process when living became all too much. It allowed me to escape from my own destruction. And kept me from being committed.
It’s interesting that I find peace and quiet are what I relish most being a grownup. But maybe tapping into such a focused release might do me some good in my older years too.
Nasty little man, I thank you!
So grateful for the misfortune
of meeting your mind.
You didn’t enhance my life.
Funny how it was enriched anyway,
despite your disgustingness.
You introduced me to my new obsession.
Her music soothes my soul
and ratchets it to higher levels.
I gleefully left you behind
to wrap around the
preciousness enveloping me now.
*** I’ve listened to all her music. Not one song has disappointed me yet. I’ve become a huge fan! Give it a listen sometime. 🙂 I hope you enjoy as much as I have.
Hours spent pressed into your body.
Attached at your hip.
Held strong, and with desire.
Swaying, dancing with love.
Your fingers gentle but bold.
Moving up and sensuously down.
Eliciting whispered praises to you.
Always giving, more.
Easy to pick up.
Harder to put down.
I wish I were a guitar.
It’s the place underneath the obvious.
I wanna go deep.
Time to overcome this unease.
I wanna be still.
To excise the superficial, project the truth.
I wanna be real.
To let the music carry me on its wings.
I wanna feel free.
Reveal the tenderness and compassion buried in my pain.
I wanna be me…
I wanna to be happy.
