Terrell Martin Poet Free verse

Beethovens Number 5

Trapped inside my automobile, bemused
                by the sound of sirens, blaring horns and tires turning
                                faster than dreams disappear -
                     like wild geese flying towards the speed of light
                                   losing myself in the reverie
                                           of classical music
                                             to my delight…

                                                   Reality
                              no longer has her hooks in me as she
                                    once did not long ago, when
                              I was still a younger lad who had all one
                          could possibly ask for and then some except
                               truth staring me straight in the eyes
                    as time flew by and I continued refusing to realize that
                                 the sights and sounds of life disguise
                          what’s underneath the surface and the sands, lie
                                 more loveliness and beauty than we
                                             can ever understand.

                                         While turning up the radio
                                          to Beethoven’s Number 5
                                   the bustling traffic that entraps me
                                              makes me grateful
                                                     I’m alive.

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Ilene Bauer November 23, 2014 at 10:42 AM i can so relate to this poem! music has often kept me sane when stuck in traffic and beethoven's 5th sounds like the perfect piece to lift your spirits in that situation. your last verse is perfect!

Eileen Manassian November 23, 2014 at 12:32 AM How beautiful and sweet! How deep in meaning. I love Beethoven...my favorite composer. Yes....our reality is within us. I enjoyed this immensely. Terrell Martin November 23, 2014 at 8:20 AM I only recently got hooked on listening to classical music as the commute to work is long and otherwise boring. Listening to classical music has awakened in me a deeper sense of wonder and amazement about life. There is definitely a connection between poetry and music that reaches deep into the soul. Glad to hear you've made the same connection. Thanks for sharing (again), Terry