The strings begin,
Wood winds follow
As percussions strike.
Smooth sounds of joy
Play into ears;
Sounds which deceive.
A set of values,
A set of emotions,
And behaviors.
Music playing, has a story within.
A story,
may sound blissful;
but there is darkness through each note.
A goarl,
An accomplishment;
finishing the last note.
A claim
Of a job well done.
The applause rises,
Something has been done.
A finish,
Greatest joy.
More memories.
Every note which plays,
Play a day in a life.
A more loving play,
A dance from steps,
A school from books.
The last remark
And a standing.
Blown away,
No more to say.
The last symphony,
Is the greatest,
The longest,
And strongest.
Smiles come upon a face,
That is the joy in life.
It is sad how the leaf must fall,
How a song must stop,
How a story must end.
An end,
An accomplishment,
A love.
Then wait,
for the applause.
The end is near,
Not a moment to lose.
A mistake.
Again.
This is a mistake.
Giving up now,
Or try again?
Applaud on your own
And it is my end.
Although the symphony will always continue
Author notes
I didn't notice how much writing really meant to me. I stopped writing for one month than took it up again, after receiving a letter from a contest which I had won. I am still unsure of myself but writing is something I really enjoy, my parents do not allow of it much but I find it a refreshening of my soul.
A contest entry
- Easy as Pie by Cyanide Dreams.
3250 points, ended April 17, 132 entries
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What did you think
Comments
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I'm glad you enjoy writing so much, I also find that sometimes I just can't write anything, but when I start up again, it's just so refreshing.
I really loved the imagery in this poem. Even though it was really long, there was a lot being said. I think the poem looks very daunting though at first because of the length. There also is a little bit of an issue with the flow because the lines are so short. But I really enjoyed your message here in this poem. You must also really love music. Good job and good luck in the contest!
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Absolutely beautiful
I was in an orchestra, and this really brought back an image in my mind that I have not had in awhile. It makes me want to pick up my violin and play again. Thank you. -
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This is amazing. I love it, and its so true. The context, the emotion, the truth. It's amazing. I'm in band myself and I know exactly whaty you're talking about. This is amazingly penned. The flow is alright, although I would suggest less line breaks. This speaks to me, and envokes a mental picture in my mind. Woodwinds is one word though
. Very very nice write and best of luck in the contest
Josh
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wow, this one really spoke to me on a personal level, as a musician (if you consider playing in a 80's style hardcore punk band a musician) i was really able to relate to it
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