Life is a Song

Life is a song.

Sometimes it's short, sometimes it's long.

Sometimes it's slow, sometimes it's fast.

The trick, my friend, is to make it last.

It plays upon the times we've had.

Sometimes it's happy, sometimes it's sad.

There are days when it lifts you up.

It pours you out and fills your cup.

There are days when it drags you down.

It turns your smile into a frown.

Today is new, so what will you play?

Do you want to go, or do you want to stay?

The song we played, it makes me dance.

So do you want to take a chance?

Tomorrow's song, it could bring strife.

Should it win, and ruin my life?

It could be sweet and touch your heart.

 Perhaps this song will never part.

The notes, they touch me deeply inside.

They play me out; have never lied.

So don't be afraid to let it play.

Tomorrow is another day.

With our songs, we're never bored.

So grab the strings and play a chord.

You never know whose life you'll touch.

So play it hard and play it much.

Grab a stick and beat a drum.

Keep on playing until you're done.

Be rock steady and keep the beat.

You never know just who you'll meet.

Use your voice and sing a note.

Let life flow within your throat.

Play your song like the finest wine.

I'll see you at the finish line ...

Reviews

[D]

Lovely, and inspiring to say the least. I almost grabbed my guitar, then remembered... I sold it, but hey. Inspiring to live, and to literally play an instrument. At my first read the first two lines seemed to be a bit jumpy, but I figured it's just my eyes. lol.

Full rating .

[Pete]

So what are you waiting for ... get another guitar and get playing again and get those eyes clear. Just kidding, thanks so much for the read. Appreciated.

[D]

Waiting for a drummer, and someone playing bass... seems like most people forgot rock and metal... oh well. You're welcome.

[Levi Levin]

This was great! I enjoyed reading it.

[Pete]

Thank you John. I appreciate that and thanks for taking the time to read it.

[Jessi]

Beautiful. Love it! Very well written.

[Pete]

Thanks so much. glad you got something from it.

[Junction]

Very upbeat poem. Again, being positive in life. Finding the good. Walking toward the light.
I get it.... Excellent poem

[Pete]

Thanks. I struggled with this one - hard time keeping the flow and meaning together.

[Junction]

The last line " I'll see you at the finish line." We all go on our own journey's in our own way.read moreThe last line " I'll see you at the finish line." We all go on our own journey's in our own way.
I guess at the finish line we all experienced different things in life. Our perceptions and such.
I really liked your poem.

[Pete]

Thanks. I don't have very good self esteem. I usually think that they're not good. If you get a chance & have time I'd appreciate it if you would read my "Reflections"

[Junction]

Pete, I will definitely read "Reflections" but give me a little time. I have to go off computer now.
Will get to it. Your writing has been really great. Step by step climb the ladder of your self
esteem. You will be looking at the beautiful countryside in no time.