Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

A Magic Occurs

This day I joined
a Parkinson’s choir
for we all have 
this dreaded disease
Singing I’m told
can strengthen 
throat muscles
Whilst releasing 
our spirits 
to soar 
way up high

Even though 
my voice 
is not strong
When I put it 
with others
a magic occurs
Our sounds
so inspiring 
enliven each song
Uplifting my soul
to a place it belongs

The power of voices 
from deep 
down inside 
Singing lyrics 
so profound
brings tears 
into my eyes
So moving 
so rousing
such joy this
singing brings
For singing
takes me to a
special place

To sing a song
with others
truly puts 
a smile 
upon my face
It clears my mind
doubts left behind
on a wondrous 
cloud of sound
I never want 
to leave this place
nor want to
come back down 

Written 24th July 2019 - after my first visit to the Parkinson’s Choir – I left on cloud nine ready for anything…

Contest UN-RHY-ME
Sponsor Brian Strand
FIRST PLACE

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Susan Ashley December 3, 2020 at 1:53 PM Ann, your gifted pen spills beauty upon the poetic page and my heart’s imagination. I can hear the sweet songs of a choir’s collective voice soaring in magical and moving release uplifting each soul to cloud nine. I don’t blame you for never wanting to leave or come back down. Simply stunning and I share in your elation! Congratulations on your wonderful win in Brian’s contest.. ~Susan Ann Gilmour December 4, 2020 at 10:36 PM My dear Susan your words have truly lifted me ~ such joy you expressed when reading my poem ~ the same joyous feelings I felt as we sang and my spirit soared to that magical place... thank you my friend and I feel honoured that my words were able to do that. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger July 27, 2019 at 4:51 AM This is so GREAT! I am so HAPPY for you. This poem sounds JOYOUS! " Even though my voice is not strong When I put it with others a magic occurs" Lovely! Ann, I am so glad for you! Keep going every chance you get! Ann Gilmour July 27, 2019 at 5:05 AM Ohhh thank you Caren. We are singing tonight (my first performance!!!) opening with 'Lean on Me' and closing with 'You Raise Me Up' with all proceeds going to Parkinson's UK. I am so excited I can hardly breath, so must calm down before tonight, haha... I have no doubt a poem will follow. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Arturo Michael July 24, 2019 at 6:31 PM It does magic...A wonderful feeling of peace comes over when you sing,,, Ann Gilmour July 24, 2019 at 6:35 PM It certainly does Arturo, and that feeling has stayed with me. Thank you so much for your welcome visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison July 24, 2019 at 5:20 PM what a wonderful uplifting poem Ann, I am sure joining the choir will be the best thing you have done since joining soup! I hope it makes a huge difference to your life with support for you in so many ways:-) The lady who introduced me to soup has the illness she was one of the youngest to be diagnosed with it in her 20's I think. hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour July 24, 2019 at 6:02 PM Bless you Jan xx Jan Allison July 24, 2019 at 5:49 PM I hope the concert is a great success and i am certain it will inspire other sufferers to join - wish i could be there to hear it, YRMU is a fabulous track it brings me to tears:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour July 24, 2019 at 5:32 PM Yes Jan, you are right about soup, it has enriched my life and I feel the choir will be the same; I felt so good when I came out, as if I was walking on air! We are performing on Saturday at Eastbourne College, where we are singing 'Lean on Me' and 'You Raise Me Up', with the rest of the concert being sung by the amazing music students and proceeds are going to Parkinson's UK. When singing YRMU today tears poured from my eyes as the lyrics felt so relevant and it was so uplifting, so mustn't forget my hanky on Saturday, haha. Kindest thoughts Ann xx