A World Without Music

Music is my life, and I honestly don't know where or what I would be without it.

What would the world be like

Without music?

What would happen to those whose blood type is C Major?

Those whose hearts beat to 4/4 time?

The people who speak in lyrics

and breath in beats?

Who would be there for you as you cry alone in your room?

Who would whisper sweet encouragements in your ear

When no one else is there?

Or when nobody else cares?

How could the voiceless express themselves

When there isn't a microphone?

How will the lonely find companionship,

How can the sad and the depressed break through

When nobody stands by their side?

How could I have found confidence

Without an invisible hand on my shoulder?

Would I be who I am today

If not for the enchanting melody

Flowing through my ears and into my heart?

Would I even be here?

"Your music sucks!"

"What is this garbage!?"

"Ew! Is this even music!?"

The next time those words flutter from your lips

The next time you belittle someone for their taste in music

Just remember:

Music, to some, is more than just a song

More than just a series of notes entangled with meaningless words

Music is the blood flowing through our veins

The oxygen we breath

The roof above our heads

And the sun in which we soak

To many, music is life

And would you really destroy a life

Just because you don't like it?

Reviews

[I Am Svetlana]

Wow, such a chilling thought. By just reading the first line alone, I felt shivers go up and down my spine, like a horror movie type. I thought this was incredibly creative...I absolutely loved how you compared music times and types of notes to things in the human condition. I've honestly never thought I could see music in the way you've described it here in this piece. And yes, music to some IS more than just a song, it's the meaning behind each word that the listeners take into mind and consideration. Such a beautiful piece...music can truly save lives :)

[Simon Welsh]

A world without music is like a sun that never rises. I totally agree with the sentiments; peoples judgements suck.

[Nyx]

I love this poem! I practically live and breathe music. I not only love listening to it, I also play the clarinet. This poem is beautifully written

[Trevor Barnett]

I couldn't live without music it is what gives me the extra drive in life. A favorite of mine Rosie!!!

[Shawn M]

Whoa, there are some great things in here! Love it. It's always nice to find a fellow music..needer? Ha!

[Rose Diamond]

Glad you liked it!

[Scarlett Brooke]

Your poem is filled with beautiful thoughts. Music can add so much to life and really become a apart of you. You expressed that very well, great job.

[Rose Diamond]

Thank you so much!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Being a great lover of music and words, this is just beautiful. Your message is sincere, strong and respectful... well done!

[Rose Diamond]

Thanks a lot, Poetic heroics! :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It was a pleasure.

[Cloud Composer]

WOAH, this is so good and I completely understand because I love music too. You fit everything together so well. It's a really amazing poem~

[Rose Diamond]

I'm really glad you liked it! :)