Anne-Marie Coreggia Poet Quatrain

Why Can'T We

Why Can’t We?

Are we not all mere music notes sprinkled 
on the grand staff of time, alterations 
between sharp and flat spanning a few chords 
looking for some thoughtful orchestration? 

Are we not but specks from the dust of stars, 
all equal in breath and design, fleeting
sounds still striving to be heard from afar
signs hoping to be harmonized, waiting?

Why then do we thrive on friction, battling            
like giant tectonic plates colliding		
in the dark never to be reconciled? 
Why by so much division are we plagued?  

Why can’t we look up and greet a new day,
make a new friend without always asking 
dividing questions and wanting to weigh
what so brightly stands before us, shining?

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John Lawless May 20, 2017 at 1:08 PM and he grew up to be a "why's" man...The ever present question that only we can answer.....especially like the impact of the last stanza Anne-Marie Coreggia May 20, 2017 at 9:43 PM Indeed, very 'wisely' said John:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 19, 2017 at 1:45 PM Very strong meditative musings this poem is, Anne-Marie. Excellent existential thought probing exercise. Ty for the good mental workout. Fabulous and original poetry. A 7 and fave, my dear. Love and hugs to you. Anne-Marie Coreggia May 19, 2017 at 6:23 PM Thank you for your visit Freddie. I am really glad you liked it:)

Darren White April 27, 2017 at 7:50 AM Beau-ti-ful my friend! Nowadays poetry comes first for me, but poetry music and dance (I cannot separate the three) are a perfect triangle, equally important. And yes, if only.... Music, dance, poetry, it waltzes right through cultures, differences and defences. If only..... 7 from me. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 8:44 AM I love it Darren, I think you just hit on the word that separates us all: defences. So many people put up walls the minute they sort of disagree or don't fully understand. If only we could have them sing or dance their defences away . . . and embrace their differences!

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu April 27, 2017 at 6:25 AM A poem full of insight. Specks of wasted star dusts but pompous in living and destruction. Write a paper about this in a journal, Coreggia Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 8:39 AM Thanks, Solomon, but I am partial to music and poetry, and I'm afraid that in a longer format, I would just end up with some 'preachy' ramblings:)

Lisa Ricci April 27, 2017 at 6:06 AM Good Morning Anne-Marie. I wish I knew. When you have the answer let us know. Why can't we have love instead of anger. Why can't we appreciate beauty instead of walking away. Why can't we live in the moment instead of it passing us by. You truly have expressed yourself clearly. You allow the reader to pause and reflect. Have a wonderful morning and day. Well done completely and entirely. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:48 AM The answers lie in the wind my friend, like Chris would probably say; we just need to listen, but we too often close all doors and windows the minute the wind blows too strong, and it is precisely when we need to listen the most.

Emile Pinet April 26, 2017 at 8:18 PM You have me wandering through a mine field of questions, ready to shake my conscious mind into reflecting the meaning of happiness and motivate me to seek answers buried within questions yet to be explored. As always the author pours out her soul and paints her words with truth and emotion. Emile. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:41 AM Wow, Emile, I hope you don't get blown up in this 'mind' field:) Joking aside, I do think we need to have more and more people of all ages discuss the 'big' questions that both unite us and divide us. I'm thrilled because my oldest daughter is soon to become an elementary school instructor, and Oh the lessons we can teach these kids!

John Hamilton April 26, 2017 at 11:52 AM Age old question re-framed in poetic metaphor, ebony and ivory, live together on the piano keyboard oh Lord why cant we? Lyrics by Paul Mccartney. Beautifully written Anne-Marie helping us see the big picture. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:31 AM Thank you so much John for these heart warming musical comments.

Tim Smith April 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM We should all smile and greet the beauty of the new day. Terrific Anne-Marie Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:29 AM Right,Tim, if people would share their smile more, I think it would allow for others to open up more:)

Agnes Krampe April 26, 2017 at 10:17 AM Love your image of music notes, Anne-Marie. Good questions. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:25 AM Thank you so much for your comments Agnes.

Chris Green April 26, 2017 at 9:23 AM I love how you started with a musical theme and ended with the problems many of us have to deal with because if everyone would just start with music, I think a lot of these problems would disappear on their own. Music is everything to me, it invokes passion love, harmony and peace for the most part. :) If only people would take the time to listen. This was beautiful my friend, I really loved this poem and the message you are expressing. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:22 AM Music, poetry, art, and languages should be the bedrock of schools all over the world. I think it would redefine humanity. But, like you, I'm partial to music and I would put it first and foremost because it allows for the expression of so many feelings and ideas, usually without most people passing judgment on them. Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2017 at 9:24 AM Yes, Chris, music is said to calm the beast!

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2017 at 9:23 AM Anne-Marie, love your vivid images, especially the tectonic plates. The age old question...why can't we all get along. Part of the answer, we must ALL respect each others differences. No define nor criticise just Love. Hugs my friend. :) Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:13 AM Kim, I agree, 'we must All respect each others differences' and I think that, the day we actually 'embrace' each others differences, we'll make real progress.

Chuck Melugin April 26, 2017 at 9:10 AM Anne-Marie Let's dance to your song! 7 My best, chuck Anne-Marie Coreggia April 27, 2017 at 7:10 AM What a lovely idea Chuck:)