Andrew John Poet Free verse

Sing the Soul, Sing

Sing. And mourn.
Yes, we do these things.
We are told so to do.
There are songs and sadness.
We bring the two –
the melody, the mourning –
together. As one.

You passed from me, of course,
and I seek comfort
in bringing song to the soul,
the soul that is now melody
but is a mourning.


(January 2022)

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Theodora Miranda June 15, 2022 at 1:41 AM Very evocative Andrew. Enjoyed the balance.

Paula Goldsmith January 28, 2022 at 9:41 AM Your "Sing the Soul, Sing," needs to be sung. Music is good for the mind, body and soul. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Sam Kauffman January 26, 2022 at 11:18 AM Music has an amazing power to express sorrow while at the same time soothing and healing - an amazing dichotomy. Read a report that music and singing release endorphins. You have captured this essence perfectly. All the best.

John Gondolf January 22, 2022 at 4:04 AM Music is good for the soul no matter what the mood. Nicely penned, Andrew. John

P.S. Awtry January 20, 2022 at 7:41 AM Music is probably the true “soul food.”

Beryl Edmonds January 14, 2022 at 5:35 PM There is a comfort in bringing song to the soul when there’s a loss in one’s life. I’m finding that’s so as my husband has been very ill in hospital for nine weeks. A comforting write Andrew… Belle