Ode to Music

By: Srujana Yalamanchili

“How to Save a Life”

The sound piercing my ear; in a indescribable way,

“Float On”

Lyrics making my heart jump like a jump rope,

“The Freshman”

Guitar solo taking the lead with it’s twang,

“She Has No Time”

Emotions poured into my head,

“For Blue Skies”

Life flashes before my eyes,

Mesmerizing beats, like a bongo drum,

My body swaying like a snake charmed by a snake charmer,

How can such a sound, affect a person’s life,

Such beauty filled inside every note,

Music is like an unfillable ocean,

All the sounds, lyrics, and genres never stop flowing,

Music is my best friend,

When a bad day storms through the door,

When a happy day shines through the window,

Music is my tour guide,

Helps travel and explore my world with me,

Just pop in the buds,

Open the playlist,

And let the music come in like a tornado,

A tornado full of feelings; lively, cheerful, “pick-me-up”,

Because that’s what music does, it helps you feel….

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