Six Days & Counting Once
Poem. Lyrics
I listened to a song once and an hour later I learned my love had died
I listened to a song once and danger entered a love's nest at night
I listened to a song once and a day later I learned someone I loved was set on fire
Nine years later another one I love was stabbed multiple times, a new song played over the night
I listened to the radio and my father soared to the sky
I don't listen to those songs anymore lest I tear out my insides
If I sing a different song my heart moistens with thickened tears that make the fear disappear
That make the fear disappear
Now, with a burnt throat I lift my head higher and sing as if everyone can listen
Guitar strings I don't know how to play, glisten
In the air for a moment, I am part of everywhere
When those arms open wide way up in the sky, I hope I lift in harmony and not go the long way around
Six days to wait, dare I make a sound
And the train whistle blows like no tomorrow
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About the Creator
Canuck Scriber L.Lachapelle Author
Published Poet and Author. Making rainy days feel like Sundays with words.
Comments (2)
This is sad, relatable, and lovely at the same time. There are songs that make me smile and cry at the same time.
There's a lot of depth and symbolism in your words!!! Excellent work, Lisa!