Medley

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

life is a sweet song

its secret in the refrain

chorus long and strong

Author's Note

"We have the Saint Vitus' dance, and cannot possibly keep our heads still." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Orphic Dreamer]

I always believed music represented the deepest secrets of a soul through chords and strings.
Beautifully written!

[Pete]

i've always felt that music is poetry in motion. thank you for sharing kind thoughts od.

[Betty Hermelee]

We know you love music, but don't know the song: "face to Face"..nice beat!.. however you are correct: and life can be a sweet song..and we should embrace this....
Warmly, B

[Pete]

so true what you affirm. is up to us what song to sing. you're like a breath of fresh air. i double-dare you to keep still to this song!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're right...it definitely makes you want to sing...even if you fake the words!!!
Most welcome my friend
Warmly, B

[Pete]

lol. I know all the words by heart.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am much older now, but still singing the song and trying to understand exactly what it is that I am singing.
But, nevertheless, the beat is still good although it has slowed.
j.

[Pete]

as the old proverb says, "Just because there's snow on the roof, doesn't mean there's no fire in the furnace." thanks for sharing j. hope you are feeling well these days. keep singing.

[DoormanDan]

Short and to the point, but with just enough poetic language in it to keep it interesting. Well penned!

[Pete]

thanks for kindly opening the door to this write dan. peace.