soft silk
that slides
in my ear
via singing
bowls and shruti box
a hiss
so fine it lingers
behind my eyes
as I float
on
tonal
dreamy notes
hrrumm
...
ting
it releases
tensions held
dripping down the didgeridoo
replete with the resonance
of a rain stick
in a room
full
of recovering
reasons
to live life to the full.
a soft gong
returns us to today
a better place to pray
on knees
no longer able to
bend
for some
but willing
to beat out
their dreams on a drum
~
If you are interested and willing, check out the ever-growing community at One Stop Poetry, where they host a weekly OneShot poetry writing circle. There is an amazing assortment of artists that are willing to share their poetic wares. Happy Wednesday!
you make sweet music k...like me some digi-thingy...and drums...rather fond of the cheek harp and banjo as well...but nothing beats the cow bell...
ReplyDeletewe had cow bells as well! I played something akin to it tonight, but it had two differently toned bells. Maybe we could start us up a band there Mr B!
ReplyDeleteDrums...they get inside me. I love them! Sounds like you had a fabulous time, kkrige!
ReplyDeleteI love the didgeridoo-cannot play it-but love hearing it played. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteWilling to beat dreams on drum.. very nice prayer...I enjoyed the sense of being with one...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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oooh...I really love this one, Kat.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should have also explained that this particular drum circle is run via a cancer support centre that I am a member of. They hold a drum circle once a month and I try not to miss it. The last stanza might make more sense then, as not all of the participants are always physically well. For me, the drums and our sonic portion of the night help me to connect with me and release whatever ills linger inside. It truly is a healing night.
ReplyDelete* Thank you all for popping by. Feel the rhythm Talon!
* I have picked up the didgeridoo Kathew, but was surprised by how difficult it was. Something to practice on
* It is a place of healing Shashi. We release what we can
* Thanks C. I kind of felt like the stanzas almost looked like some of our instruments. :)
Sounds like you were pulled into the beat.
ReplyDeleteNice job.
For dreams that tie
Into every corner
Of this anticipated life
Whispering soft words
In ears heard behind eyes
Yet, can gong or rain stick
Waken one from that dream
For which the drum now sound
Effective music/instrument/word interplay. Keep 'em short and sharp, and you'll have this reader for life, or at least as long as this group runs.
ReplyDelete* Hi desk49. Thanks for dropping in. I like to drift on the ethereal notes for as long as possible before being woken back up to life
ReplyDelete* Thank you so much Steve. :) I will see what I can do...
Music is such a beautiful expression that allows us to live life to the fullest. Can hear the sounds in the backround of this piece
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing with One Shot and participating each week
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