The Song Remains The Same

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. - Thoreau

you were willing to die for the music

you loved it such

more than much

accompanied by all that came

pain and shame

love and disdain

claim and blame

spark and flame

you dared to play the game

hearing because you sought no acclaim

despite the flooding rain

emotionally crippled and spiritually lame

there's a price for everything, including fame

except for a soul that takes careful aim

on wings of melody from flutes of champagne

besides, what's in a name

inasmuch as

the song remains the same

Author's Note

"Christianity only hopes. It has hung its harp on the willows, and cannot sing a song in a strange land. It has dreamed a sad dream, and does not yet welcome the morning with joy. The mother tells her falsehoods to her child, but, thank heaven, the child does not grow up in its parent's shadow. Our mother's faith has not grown with her experience. Her experience has been too much for her. The lesson of life was too hard for her to learn." - Thoreau

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

'Between the music and the word is truth', 'think Wilde or similar mind said that..
Here you have offered the call - the strident, but wrapped it with lyrics that far outreach the - chords. Such a cleverly deep yet appropriate write at this time of year: think before using a word or phrase , who knows - it might turn and bite you; Gentle is the answer to everything.

[Pete]

yes, gentle - is all about an innocent babe laying in a manger and "wise" men coming to pay homage with appropriate gifts for a king. to be able to still sing no matter is key.

As Thoreau wrote, "Say what you have to say, not what you ought. Any truth is better than make-believe." takes courage and a liberated soul. merry christmas dearest em and please do remember to keep a song in your heart - there is truth in music as it is incapable of lying (it is what it is and does not pretend to be something it is not) ... :)

[emmajoygreen]

Pete, I would be lost without music at times.. the happy days and the dark times.. there is music for every moment

Wishing you the peace and joy of Christmas and the everlasting message it gives. Take care, keep safe.. always.

[FlaLover]

Profound!
Interesting way to look at the entirety of life.
I love this!

[Pete]

thanks so much. appreciated ... :)

[andrew mitchell]

I’m into Led Zeppelin so the song remains the same is one of my favourite songs, in fact I love the album houses of the Holy it’s about as Christian I can get without drowning women accused of being witches and killing black cats etc etc yes don’t get me started lol. Excellently written Pete and have a happy festive season

[Pete]

ah that plant and page - zep was and is a core staple for our generation. merry christmas andrew and please do remember to stay away from salem, especially the house of seven gables ... :)

[andrew mitchell]

I’m an honorary member, I just took out membership!🥳😀

[Pete]

👍 ... :)