Each voice,
a single note
but together,
harmonious,
beautiful.
Common threads,
sought, and pulled upon
unravelling the Gordian knot:
confusion,
and isolation
in a cruel world.
Shared emotions,
strings plucked masterfully
striking common chords,
drawing together
arpeggios of love,
with compassion.
Majestic,
soulful,
overwhelming,
orchestrations of the heart.
Do you hear them?
They are playing our song.
Author notes
You are never alone when someone shares your emotions. This is about how compassion draws us together, and creates something beautiful like the notes of all the instruments in an orchestra coming together to make music.
Written May 6th, 2004
A contest entry
- Passion by greenewhiplash.
300 points, ended May 9, 2004, 28 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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You've succeeded to paint in words the melody of love - more than one can indeed be a symphony of love! Indeed, what good is a solo performance if there's not somebody to share it with. Good poem!
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'The symphony is playing our song'... wouldn't it be the orchestra playing your symphony, since the symphony is the work and the orchestra the players?
i once wrote a similar piece - since I deleted all my old poems from this site, I will paste it right here.
I slip into a world of strings, each brings
a glowing note to harmony. Each note sings,
ensnared in liquid layers, dense and warm.
The timpani storms ! The coldness of horns !
A gentle rhythm enters, sinuous and sensual,
wending through the thunder of sonorous,
aching malletted notes. The shivery approach
of a forlorn oboe - cutting through the crowded
cacophony, bringing solitude to the many.
Harmonised by the pastoral, soothing flute -
so aloof from the passions raging beneath it.
Each sound tears at me, each subtle change
of timbre electrocutes me, paralyses me. My
body folds under the harmonic pressure - self
spasmodically jerking as the orgasm of orchestra
floods through my veins and injects music into
my soul. Once more controlled by the beauty
that is in me. -
Just Beautiful!!! I have never thought about it before , but you make a very good point with your poem. Love is much like a symphony playing, the instuments being emotions all playing together to make one masterpiece of a song. I really like this it is very unique!! I think I am adding you to my faves. now ..lol.. yes I am..*click*
Much Loves
Kla -
this is really good. i like the way that you put life to music and that is a sign of a true genious. a symphony in word. i like the emotion shown here this is a really good poem. keep it up like this and i'll be back to read more. oh and thank you for your comment on my poem tripple g it's appreciated. so this is me returnig the favor
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That's beautiful, I can almost hear the music... actually, I can feel it... it's beautiful, totally beautiful. Bravo...
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good and meaningful
Yes I hear them and the sound is beautiful.. You write and I feel your words - great inspiration and sharing.
God is blessing you!
With Christian Love,
Dawn -
The intended message is how compassion brings all our voices and shared emotions together, like beautiful music.
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very clever...beautifuly worded piece...i took the reference to music as a metaphor for love...not sure if thats what u ment by it...shrugs...whatever the case....was a great write
keep it up
dark search
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smiles
You find to touch within that harmony ...
wherein those that can relate
can also smile!
I did enjoy this!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill -
Touching
Yes, very beautiful.
I really like the individuality in it--Great job!
Hey, thanks for entering and Good luck!
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Excellent
This is just such a beautiful write, it brought love into the air. If that makes any sense to you. Thank you for sharing and keep them beautiful writes coming. -
This is such a beautiful and powerful write..it speaks volumes..and as you said in your comment.."There is great power in basic human connections"..excellent write...thank you for sharing and also for the lovely comment you made on..Passion..I appreciate it very much...
~~Kristy -
Wow.. I'm at a loss of words. This piece is so well put together, and expressed so wonderfully. Your words speak truth! Wow, it brought a tear to my eye, mayhaps it's cuz i'm quite emotional at the moment, or.. There are endless possibilities! Anyways, You did a fantastic job on this piece, and it all makes perfect sense! Thank you so very much for sharing this piece with us!
~Somber -
This brought a smile to my face and a welling in my eye. Wonderful write. This is one to be proud of my friend. I loved the last two lines, brought it all together. Best wishes
, Jason
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I love the title of your poem and the words just flow down the page like instruments in an orchestra all playing on key in perfect harmony.
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this is so beautiful! there is no extraneos material, and that just adds to the power of your words. it detracts nothing because your meaning is so clear and so beautiful, it requires no simplification or explanation. (too many big words, i shall stop now). this poem is gorgeous- best of luck in the contest, it seems you have truly created something from the heart.
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Very nice peice. I love the way you did this. So much power in the words you chose. thank you for sharing. God bless you
Rose
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The love I speak about in this is not a romantic sort. The poem is about connections shared between people who have similar emotions. Compassion is a great force. If we had more of it, the world would be a better place. You can find yourself through loving others, and having empathy for your brothers and sisters. There is great power in basic human connections.
Edited on May 06, 8:58 p.m. because ''. -
Love and music = a great blend. music and love go hand in hand like rain and spring. Great poem.
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Great...nice piece...
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Music and love.
Emotions and music fit so well.
You took those two, plus poetry, which is pleasing.
I don't see this done so well as you have
Magdalena
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