No Lyrics Left Unsung

A song about overcoming depression

No Lyrics Left Unsung

I have traversed universes that I hope you never have to know

Whole worlds of burning brimstone and frozen coves

But I've escaped Destruction's everglades and have found Bliss's cascades

Now like a Monarch Butterfly I shall fly away

Today I've spoken with Fate, and this is what he has to say

"We are all nothing more than what we make"

So here I stand, unafraid, able to hear the song of the mermaids

For the first time, echoing across these amber plains

Forgive me, those I love, for all of the damage I've done

For all of the flawed drawings I have made over the eons

No more will I come undone or let my dreams fall into Elysium

I promise that from now on there will be no lyrics left unsung

Under a sky of falling satellites, I clutched a heart beaten by meteorites

Writing meaningless rhymes as the night played Luna's lullaby

But I have realized that I'm a pencil outline on time

So today I ride the chariot of life into the sunshine

Today I've spoken with Fate, and this is what he has to say

"Don't worry, you have not a reason to be ashamed"

Today I howl with the white wolves, soar with the Hummingbirds

Away from the molten lava lakes of this Earth

Forgive me, those I love, for all of the damage I've done

For all of the flawed drawings I have made over the eons

No more will I come undone or let my dreams fall into Elysium

I promise that from now on there will be no lyrics left unsung

I've left the realm of silhouettes, the valley of string-less marionettes

Watch me run my hands through the golden sand

Broken I'll never be again, watch as I bury this solar eclipse

Today I sing a thousand hymns and let the light in

As one story ends another begins

Forgive me, those I love, for all of the damage I've done

For all of the flawed drawings I have made over the eons

No more will I come undone or let my dreams fall into Elysium

I promise that from now on there will be no lyrics left unsung

This is my chance, I'm alive at last 

Author's Note

So my drive to write songs finally came back to me, and boy did I enjoy writing this one! I noticed that a lot of my songs and poems lately have been dark, sad and gloomy, so I decided that I needed to write another uplifting song. I seriously do hope that this does help anybody who is feeling depressed. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! :)

Reviews

[PJ Acker]

This writing is soo uplifting! The imagery is clear and beautiful and bright and sings... and touches my heart. A tear falling now as I reflect on what was said, but smiling and feeling the ride of discovery and breaking through all the while as I read.

This is the type of poetry I love. The kind that takes me somewhere and shows me ways of seeing I haven't discovered on my own. I love the way you've spun this tale, written these words side by side to make an emotion rise and drift.

This is the only poem of yours that I've read, so far. After reading your Author's Note, I'm sorry to hear that you have been in a struggle with the darker side of things, as well. Maybe it's all part of one play. Maybe it takes all of these different and divergent pieces to puzzle together a life. I don't know. I'm certainly no prophet or wizard.

But, I do know that I loved this writing and it has made me smile and raised joy to soar inside me in colors and shapes, and made me think of far-away places and mysteries yet undiscovered.

It's my true belief that only those with a specially talent, a certain kind of magic can affect the hearts of others with their art. As I read the words to your song, I could almost hear the music.

Thank you for sharing yours with me.

[DoormanDan]

All I can really say to this fantastic review is that I'm glad you like this. I'm really happy to hear that it made you smile as you were reading it. As far as scale and the message are concerned, I don't really think I've written another song like this(this one, if it were given music, would be one I'd have be anthem-like, similar in sound to Thirty Seconds to Mar's song This is War). It may have sounded like it in my author's note, but I actually wasn't going through that hard of a time before I wrote this(although I had a random moment of sadness moments before I wrote this, which was actually what inspired me). Anyway, I'm glad you liked this song so much, and once again, thank you for the awesome review :)

[jeannemarie coulter]

so you "break on through to the other side" with images of LOVE and LAUGHTER. and with this word tapestry carry us along for the ride of our lives...well penned...

[DoormanDan]

I'm really glad you liked this, thanks for reviewing :)

[Thatoetsile Simons Thup..]

Man you are too good.
I dont even know what to say anymore.

keep doing good job.
KEEP WELL.

[DoormanDan]

You are very kind. This was probably my 3rd favorite piece to write. Thanks for the review, as always :)

[AaronFreitas]

A very creative write... I love reading your words and descriptions in every write. Love the journey your words take my mind on. Good work buddy :)

[DoormanDan]

Well, it's good to hear that I'm maintaining my standards here, and that my words are able to take your mind on a journey. Thanks for reviewing :)

[Perkele.7885]

Your protagonist appears to have had their fortunes turn 180 degrees and in your normal colorful fashion. Another fascinating read for me to wrap my eyes around. Good job again my friend.

[DoormanDan]

Once again Raj, thank you for your kind and pleasant review :)

[Aries1984]

I noticed that I got a read request for this one. I already reviewed it. I'll take a look at your story one that you sent me though.

[DoormanDan]

Ooopsie, sorry about that, I must've misclicked on the read requests button. :)

[Lola_Bee]

Bravo! Beautifuly vivid imagery and the words are so well put that each lines flows smoothly! Great piece! Sometimes our writing is a direct reflection of a mood or an emotion or even just a notion but its the ultimate potion to treat and heal our souls. Keep writing because it means much more to the reader than one thinks.

[DoormanDan]

thank you so much for the awesome review, I'm glad you like this! You are absolutely right it being the ultimate potion to treat and heal our souls, but the funny thing about this is that I wrote this song during an intense moment of random sadness. It's funny how things work, isn't it? :)

[Workvio]

This is a magnificently thought provoking piece, well done, with imagery that paints a vivid mental picture, and lines that flow as smooth as glass ...

[DoormanDan]

This review means a lot coming from you Marvin, because you are(in my opinion) among the top 15 writers on this website. I'm really glad you like this :)

[Aries1984]

This is very well written. My drive for writing poetry, too has come back to me. I hope that it'll last me a long while this time.

[DoormanDan]

Thanks for reviewing this. It's good to hear that your drive for writing has come back as well! I hope it stays like that for you :)

[Aries1984]

Check out some of my stuff when you get the chance.

[Chris McKnight]

Incredible work buddy. Keep writing. If you're up to collaboration. Let me know. Great write!

[DoormanDan]

Thank you so much for the review! Yes, I am up for collaborating, but it would have to be on weekends because I'm still in high school(and I'm also suffering through slight writer's block at the moment.) :)