Shirley Hawkins Poet Narrative

Miracles Do Happen

I find listening to music very therapeutic.
All types of music be it opera to jazz can change a person's mood
In minutes lifting spirits to great heights, stirring emotions
by its imagery and sound.
It amazes me how much wonderful music has been composed by many
(mostly men) over the years that will last forever
and evoke the same feelings as they do today.
Music is the food of love in many ways.
Written with dedication and love by the composer that is experienced by
those who listen.
Our lives would be very sombre without the magic that music gives
to our hearts, souls and minds.
It is difficult to comprehend the ugliness that exists in these turbulent
times.
Violence and discontent that was never meant to be.
Composers and poets can see and express the majesty and grandeur that
nature provides.
One of the many gifts of God that we should give thanks for,
not be hell-bent on destroying.
This situation has got to its peak and will start to improve.
Hopefully, we have learned something from this experience that will stay
with us for the betterment of the world.
If we can all appreciate the beauty in both nature and each other.
Composers and poets can educate us with only twenty-six letters
and eight notes, how can we not believe in miracles.




First posted in 2020

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Victor Buhagiar October 16, 2022 at 11:21 PM Music is soothing and can help you achieve good peace of mind, despite that soe are plain trash going for ignorance and violence. Appreciate your poem.

Clifford Villalon October 15, 2022 at 8:05 PM Mesmerizing! Shirley Hawkins October 16, 2022 at 11:13 PM Thank you, Clifford for your very welcome comment. Take care, Shirley

Gershon Wolf October 13, 2022 at 7:13 PM Music -- a balm to the soul. Poetry -- wings to fly with... Love 'em both. Thanks, Shirley Shirley Hawkins October 16, 2022 at 11:15 PM I loved your poetic comments, Gershon. Thank you, Take care, Shirley.

Rico Leffanta October 11, 2022 at 11:37 AM The reason music is mostly composed by men is due to male oppression! Many cultures insist women can not sing! Many daughters are discouraged from developing their natural talent, despite the "angelic" achievements of women! Aloha! Shirley Hawkins October 16, 2022 at 11:17 PM Thank you for your interesting comments, Rico, That never occurred to me. Take care, Shirley

Deb M October 10, 2022 at 10:41 PM Shirley this poem is truly beautiful and heartfelt. I agree with you about how uplifting, inspiring and positive music is and the amazing effect it has on humans and the world. Shame beautiful music can not be played 24/7 from heaven! Ah that could be a poem there!! Anyway, my lovely Shirley i just adore your authentic, caring “from the heart poems”. You are a gem Shirley! Love Debx you have Mail!! Shirley Hawkins October 16, 2022 at 11:19 PM 24/7 Music from heaven would make a good poem for sure, Deb. Take care, Shirley X