I Still Can't Write a Song

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Open Poetry #50

I Still Can't Write a Song

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2020-10-08 10:31 AM

I’ve always loved my music-
It’s brought me peace and calm.
When a person’s soul is aching,
It provides a soothing balm.

It has added some stability-
To a life oft torn by strife.
The attraction has not faded,
As I near the end of life.

Country, while a youngster-
Was quite my cup of tea-
Soft rock while in the service-
Had a special hold on me.

Joni Mitchell’s voice was crying-
CCR were getting down-
And many now forgotten bands-
In the sixties did abound.

Janis Joplin died too early-
I guess I have lived to long.
And life is not worth living,
If you do not have a song.

I have done a lot of writing-
But the words all come out wrong-
But in truth I’m disappointed-
For I cannot write a song.

insect
Senior Member

since 2000-04-22

Posts 1014

1 posted 2020-10-10 07:38 PM

,,,if you add some music to this excellent poem it will become a song.
Nice write!

soul drifter
Senior Member

since 2004-09-08

Posts 711
Colorado

2 posted 2020-10-12 10:52 AM

Just add music. I’m in the same boat, but I’ll get there. I must. Enjoyed this, a thoughtful write. Love the Joni shoutout, I’ve been listening to her a lot recently. Don’t try to live up to her high, high level. It is crazy daunting. Best of luck.

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