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Soul Music

This river of melody plays in my soul, When I awake, I feel emerged in it whole. In the calm of night, when I'm all alone, It raises me with every euphoric tone. But lately my song I have failed to hear, No longer its sweetness caressing my ear. I plead to the gods in the heavens up high, Not to abandon me also and my quest deny. For what shall be without the beating of a drum? Or the flutter of a flute, what will become? The sounds of my soul take not from me, A soundless soul I shall never learn to be. Instead, carve a single note with my awkward tongue, One that shall carry the tune I once sung. And if I'm not able I'll start over again, Because the harder I try my strength will sustain.
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Thomas Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 10:49 AM
This touches the very soul. How beautiful.
Daniel Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 6:54 AM
Hi Rick, hope everything's well with you, not seen you in quite a while, my best wishes and regards:)
Kinch  Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 1:05 AM
Sweet music made with your poetic words, just love this.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Water is music when hitting the shores. Water is musc when pouring down tothe ground. She should have music in her soul. have a ni.ce day my friend.
Wanter Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 6:39 PM
I don't know how I missed this! It's just a thrill to read. I look at my little Pomeranian mix and when she dreams I wonder what is in her soul's remembrance. I understand all dogs were descended from wolves. Its a fav for me.
Wanter Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 6:47 PM
Because of the picture I applied this to "Wolf - First Person." It has many facets.
Walker Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Love this !! I read it a couple of times. Great work :)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 7:51 AM
Such a superb write, WW. Your muse will hear the soul music in a much deeper way when returns, bringing you new gifts of creativity. This I do believe w/all my heart. A great poem, and an instant fave classic, my Aussie friend. Love and smiles forever.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 7:52 AM
Btw ... this brotha loves the title of the poem very much so. Love and many more blessings of love always.
Roper Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 1:25 PM
Wonderful write, White Wolf, the desperate need of the Spirit's bliss around you.. Hugs Eve ~`*
Sergi Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 6:31 PM
A great testament to music, W.W.!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 4:21 AM
A most beautiful couplet celebrating the joy of music! It has the power to transform, evident in your well crafted words WW! : )
Ricci Avatar
September 30, 2017 at 8:18 AM
Hello White Wolf - I hope this day finds you well. This is an entry to be read out loud because it truly meets the emotive factor and is expressive. Everything about this entry says poetry. Wonderful in every way. Enjoy the weekend.
Daniel Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Lovely song of the soul, Rick, you sing well:)
One Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 9:08 AM
This is very deep, sometimes we all lose our song and we dont feel the same, but we need to keep the hope that it will return.. A deep and personal poem..
Warrior Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 9:07 AM
A stupendous job Wolfie...I can feel the 'Soul Music', my friend, reverberating...god bless...^WW^
Melugin Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 7:17 AM
Wolf, I am in admiration of your song! it is alive and vibrant and beautifully orchestrated with every part of your being contributing. Your song lives forever...It is you! My best to you, chuck
Cresswell Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 9:40 PM
Tell me please poet when you soul sings do you hear reverberate from the rocks, trees and water. They hold your song forever. Megwetch.
Cresswell Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 8:44 AM
Then you are of the earth people. I am of the tree people Raven is my clan. My song comes from the clouds and cold clear skies.
Wolf Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 12:03 AM
Where do you think my song comes from? Same place /|\
Hamilton Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 8:17 PM
Wonderful writing Rick, enjoyed each couplet, anything with music and song turns me on! Great stuff!
Wolf Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 12:02 AM
Poets just can't help themselves, can they? Haha! Thank you, John /|\
Smith Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Awesome Budgie
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:38 PM
See you on the hill /|\
Roper Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Love the song, White Wolf, fantastic flow and rhyme. Hugs Eve ~`*
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 2:54 PM
Thank you, Eve /|\
Stebbings Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 1:20 PM
I sympathise, my friend. I think this poem shows your song is still with you. // Barry.
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM
Yes, it has returned, nice to see you again, Barry /|\
Smith Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Your music is with you every time you pick up your pen friend Wolf, just maybe off key on occasion. But it's still there, keep humming...
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 8:05 AM
I thank you for your understanding, Charlie /|\
White Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 5:18 AM
But lately my song I have failed to hear, // No longer its sweetness caressing my ear... It will come back to you. Trust me :)
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 5:20 AM
I knew you would get this poem /|\
Sivey Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:49 AM
I love the last stanza, that is something to believe in! You have written a masterful write on music and and the soul! Two intertwined together I must say! I really enjoyed reading your delightful poem here this morning! What an amazing piece, Great Work!!
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Thank you kindly, Russell /|\
Williams Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:31 AM
Music for the Soul, and this poem flows so effortlessly that it is indeed music to my ears. Brilliant White Wolf...Maria
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 4:35 AM
You are too kind, Maria! Enjoy your day /|\
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