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Author’s Notes: “Radio Music” is a Blank Verse poem that I completed on October 2, 2017. It has a special message of wonder and enchantment that portrays what "Radio Music" especially means to me under the circumstances I've described in its verses. Lyrics, music, and God -- why not?? (Gary Bateman – October 2, 2017) (Blank Verse)

Categories: allegory, emotions, god, magic, metaphor, music, and symbolism.

Radio Music

Radio Music

I sense this music has a soulful touch;
A special purpose that only lyrics
Possess to enchant my inner being.
I oft pass up soft, soothing sleep late night
To marvel at the magic of some songs;
Tunes that draw me into deep moments of
Raw emotions that tease and test the kind
Of person—I am or wish I could be!
What else could one expect from a cosmos
Laden with such lyrics, music, and God?

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
October 2, 2017 (Blank Verse)

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John Fleming

November 9, 2017 at 8:41 AM

I am not a great champion of free verse, Gary -- but I really do quite like this! It has a simplistic charm associated with it all that is all rather soothing - lovely! My very warmest regards, Gary. Your grateful friend. :) john P.s Thank you for your kind and generous comments regarding "An Eternity" -- it is very much appreciated! :) john

Gary Bateman

November 10, 2017 at 1:26 PM

Hello John, Thanks a very much for your gracious comments here. And, I am very pleased that you liked this particular Blank Verse selection on "Radio Music." I tend to be more of a traditional metered and rhyming type of poet by both inclination, interest, and training. That said, I 'm always experimenting around and trying different formats whenever I can. (I do write prose and short stories too!! And this experience has certainly helped to embellish the writing and development of my poetry even more.) BTW, I did enjoy you "An Eternity" very much -- a real masterpiece for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Maria Williams

November 3, 2017 at 11:03 PM

A wonderful lyrical piece Gary. You nailed it as always. I agree that the magic of some songs resonate with us and send us into a deep meditative zone, whether it be emotional or just a tease. The Cosmos is all music in a numerical form which enables us to translate it...Love it Gary...Maria

Gary Bateman

November 4, 2017 at 6:51 PM

Hello Again Maria, I'm pleased you liked this one too!! I agree with all you say here concerning the Cosmos, music, and the way in which some songs possess a certain magic and mystery that make them all the more powerful and memorable. Best Always, Gary

Vijay Pandit

November 3, 2017 at 1:59 PM

Lovely musical poem, Gary!

Gary Bateman

November 3, 2017 at 2:41 PM

Vijay, Music it is for sure!! Thanks for your read here!! Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

October 24, 2017 at 1:07 PM

the lyrics poured through this excellent piece gary i pray you both have a blessed week pal

Gary Bateman

October 24, 2017 at 3:05 PM

Thanks Liam Mate!! Always appreciate your fine words and gems of Irish Glory!! (I'm currently now down in Stuttgart, Germany until 29 October, but will be returning home to Northern Germany on that date. I will be in touch later via phone.) Best Wishes Always, Gary

Robert Lindley

October 22, 2017 at 2:35 PM

MY FRIEND, you never fail to deliver exceptional poetry written on a top class level. Asking if this expression of mankind in music , springs from his link to God? THAT ANSWER IS YES, ALTHOUGH TOO OFT MAN STEERS MUSIC INTO THE DARK SIDE, METHINKS.. Always, you give us verses that sing and ask us to think and enjoy!!! A fav my friend..

Gary Bateman

October 23, 2017 at 2:57 PM

Hello Robert!! Thanks very much for your read and wonderful comments here on "Radio Music." And, thanks too for THE FAVE!! Most Appreciated!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr.

October 18, 2017 at 10:15 AM

Beautifully crafted poem, Gary. I have yet try and write a Blank poem. But I can always look at yours for a primer example. The melding in visceral emotion and cerebral existentialism is weaved expertly by your gifted pen, my friend. Keeping casting out the gems. Poet Pac-Man loves to gobble jewels. Lol! Very insightful poem. Elegant simplicity. Star light poetry. Love and smiles always.

Gary Bateman

October 18, 2017 at 1:34 PM

Hello Freddie, Thanks as always for your wondrous and thoughts on my poetry. Yes, for sure, go ahead and use my Blank Verse write of Radio Music as a primer example, if you choose to do so. Some points to remember are: (1) BV writes are unrhymed; (2) They are normally scored at 10-syllables per verse; (3) The length is variable for Blank Verse poetry, although 10-14 verses allow one to really focus on the poetic theme to be covered; (4) BV poetry was popularized by Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Milton. I hope this info helps!! Poet Pac-Man proceed and do great things!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Silent One

October 3, 2017 at 6:18 AM

Queen once sang about Radio Ga Ga, do you remember that.. I'm sure God has his own special music.. This is a well constructed poem..

Gary Bateman

October 3, 2017 at 9:59 AM

Thanks Silent One!! Radio Ga Ga -- eh?? Yes, I do remember that. I'm glad you liked this write. Yes, I'm sure God does have his own special music. Why not?? Cheers and Best, Gary

Donna Loughman

October 2, 2017 at 9:35 PM

Gary, this is excellent and so true.. to marvel at the magic of being transported by music ...thank you for posting! Donna:-)

Gary Bateman

October 4, 2017 at 3:56 PM

Hello Donna!! Thanks for your note here and your read of "Radio Music." I'm very pleased that you found this particular Blank Verse write to be interest. Musicians have their musical notes, whilst we poets have our words. It's all good in the end. I look forward to reading more of your poems too!! Best Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

October 2, 2017 at 2:19 PM

Hi there G!:)) A very beautiful, excellent, uplifting, spiritual, musical poem you've penned here my very dear friend Gary.Just awesome!Very beautifully written in the Blank Verse style.Outstanding piece!Loved reading your notes, G:)Well done!I enjoyed it all!Golden pen!A 7 + + + !A fav.Well, as for me still mending here from my serious leg and foot very painful injuries that I suffered after falling from steps in my house a few weeks ago during hurricane Irma. Still limping alot around when walk, but hopefully my body is still healing inside everyday till I recover completely back to normal.Thank God that I didnt break my neck, my head or worse.Hope all is well with you guys.Sending my love n' prayers to you and Ingrid, as always:))Please take very good care of each other always.All the best to you both always G! Spill ink!:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light God bless you always!:))D

Gary Bateman

October 3, 2017 at 9:53 AM

Hello Dear D!! First, Ingrid and I are so glad to hear that you're okay, and we hope and wish you a most speedy recovery from your "fall" during Hurricane Irma. (I sent you a Soup Mail, but didn't know if you received it or not.) And, second, thanks for your read of and great comments on "Radio Music." I like the Blank Verse writes in I.P. Geoffrey Chaucer was the one, among medieval English writers, who used this format avidly in many of his writes. Thanks for the FAVE too!! Again, we're both so glad you're okay D!! You're in our thoughts and prayers too!! Spill Ink!! Cheers and Best, G!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 2, 2017 at 12:11 PM

- I do not know if God does music, but music is soothing and can enchant our thoughts ... and that in itself is magic, my dear friend Gary - A lovely poem :) - (texts with a religious message may give you a feeling; "Closer to God") - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman

October 2, 2017 at 12:15 PM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, Thanks for your note here on "Radio Music." It would be really good if God does music. All magic and enchantment for sure!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

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