Songstep

1.

4/4:

(There) We were, walking

in step again

in harmony;

measured time.

 

6/8:

Once again we strolled around the

living labyrinth of rhythms

ever changing with our tempo.

Floating softly between the gaps,

flowing with the music of the

crowded sidewalks full of people.

 

3/4:

But you slipped off

while we waited

between the rests.

 

5/4:

(You) soothed that silent

void in me, said

“I love you” each

night, each morning,

through each day.

 

2.

4/4:

(There) We were, resting

in coolness, while

melodies of

silence chimed.

 

6/8:

Once again I listened to your

words, pianissimo of short

and breathlessly lilting lyrics.

I listened for minutes, for days,

for weeks, building a crescendo

of small but challenging problems.

 

3/4:

We persevered

through each practice

and rehearsal.

 

5/4:

(You) soothed that silent

void in me, sang

of our love each,

night, each morning,

through each day.

 

3.

4/4:

(There) We were, singing

in hand again,

letting music

bring us close.

6/8:

Once again we sang together,

composing our song of futures

Turn again to the beginning

and write a newer, brighter life.

First repeat, then second repeat,

third ending, live the finale

 

3/4:

Nothing can harm

our music, we’re

ready to play.

 

 

5/4:

(You) soothed that silent

void in me, called

for our love each

night, each morning.

Forever.

Author's Note

An experiment of poetry and music. These are not lyrics, and there is no tune, but I have drawn pieces of musical notation into the poem, because I believe that the two can have many things in common. Some formatting is missing due to web publishing unfortunately, but the main idea of the poem is not lost, of course.