Music is Magic (Am I a Poem?)
In this life,
we can only be subjective.
The one true flaw of the miracle
of the human mind
is that we are limited
by our own perception.
Prisoners of our perspective.
Music is one of those things in life
that makes you feel less alone.
Music soothes and tells you
it’s ok to feel the way you feel
because somebody else did too.
And even if it’s not ok
to feel that way,
just sharing that feeling with someone
gives you comfort,
knowing you’re not the only one
that has gone through this,
that has felt alone.
Music transcends distances between, crossing oceans,
crossing seas.
Music transcends lifespans,
living long
beyond its creator.
Someone who lived 200 years ago
could save the life of someone
they will never know
listening to their music
in the present day
and onward into the future.
That’s why it is so important
to me
on so many levels.
To have it as an outlet.
To use it as a statement.
To reach out to others,
past, present, and future.
To learn about myself.
To learn about the world.
To give momentary solace.
To find refuge,
even just for a moment.
To bring smiles.
To shake hips and tap toes.
Music is magic.
Am I a poem?
I do not know.
It’s hard for me to see,
honestly,
because it’s all poetry
to me.