Music

I wrote this during a basketball game at my school. I'm not in band, but my friend is, so I got to sit with the pep band as they played. Being so close to them was so loud, but I loved it anyway.

Sitting here, 

Surrounded by music and noise,

I feel happy. 

The loud music fills my soul 

And dispels all negativity. 

I take a breath, 

And the music fills me more. 

I feel the sound vibrate through my chest

And I am completely happy.

I don't care that it's not perfect, 

Because it is still wonderful. 

I sit in my little nook

And enjoy the experience

As the sound pierces through my soul.

I sit here and write 

While the world around me

Is concerned with other matters.

I just focus on the music

And the songs make me happy,

And the music itself makes me laugh,

They don't know how deeply

Their simple tunes effect me,

But I love every song,

Every instrument,

And every note. 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

It sounds as though music is something of a mystical experience for the poet. I am all for that. If you can focus on something deeply enough to shut off the negativity of the world, then find that place and stay there, and good on you.