THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The soothing sounds of music can heal a suffering soul,
Can mend a broken heart and make the mind feel whole,
It can bring joy as you listen to the patterns music makes,
Inspiration comes and to many far off places you it takes.
Being carried on the wings of music that’s all you hear,
No other noises mar the journey and sweet peace is near,
Relax and glide in silent comfort over the waves of sound
That comes from melding instruments in orchestras found.
Follow the strings as they dance, laugh or even sadly sigh,
The skipping of the oboe and clarinet holding hands going by,
The brass either calling loud or clear, or soft hardly to be heard
The tympani rounding all of them safely together like a shepherd.
Listen, to what the music says and also feel the loving power
That comes forth to you, it is like some large shady bower
Where from the ills of life you can, for little while hide away,
You will be surprised how much better will be the rest of the day.
(Millicent) Ann Margetson 3 June 2005