Sounds for the Soul

 

Music carries on its wings the nostalgia of memories and

through clouds propels us forward

Haunting concertos relive past conflicts and struggles

The mind responds and conjures up images to suit the melody

A piano easily awakens both mind and soul

The violin evokes tearful times of deep sadness

Drums rumble their warning of impending doom or triumph

their pulsating beat stirs dormant hearts into action

An orchestra carries us far away from ourselves and our abode

Times of former gaiety speak of an era, a time when music

concealed fear and emboldened the weak and timid

A nocturne suspends all thought

We tap our feet to the razzle of trad jazz

Music entertains and feeds the soul

It spurs us on, causes us to pause and to wonder

The imagination is kindled by its beat

Our hearts touched with love and sentiment

Swept off our feet we are transported in delight

Without music we would dwell in obscurity and emotional poverty

It is an eternal blessing and a gift to cherish