Poetry

Life Song (A Vision Splendid)

SPOKEN:
For years, I worked from nine to five,   
Lived life and made my choices blind.      
Friends say: life’s got possibility,               
But mine’s on hold; it’s stationary.            
I know about struggle and groundhog days.
I’m ready to move on to a different phase.    
I’ll make the most of the life I’m given 
And not let others cloud my vision.     

SUNG:
If your life was a song, what would the music be?   
Would the bass drown out the melody?
Would it be an original score
Or a cover of a song heard before?
Whatever it turns out to be,
Live it, own it, boldly.

I’m going to write my life song.
I’m going to own its beat.
The lyrics will be of my choosing,
And the sound unique. 

SPOKEN:
Life without a passion can be a daily drudge.                   
By passion, I don’t mean lust that’s not a form of love. 
Passion is the joy that gets you through the day.           
It lets you savour each moment and keep stress at bay. 
Passion is the spice that gives life all its flavour.              
When times get tough, passion makes you a stayer.       
Passion gives you insights others call epiphany;               
You are not bound by limitations but what you dream life can be.

SUNG:
If your life was a song, what would the music be?  
Would the bass notes drown out the melody?
Would it be an original score
Or a cover of a song heard before?
Whatever it turns out to be,
Live it, own it, boldly.

I’m going to write my life song.
I’m going to own its beat.
The lyrics will be of my choosing,
And the sound unique. 

SPOKEN:
Key changes, chord progression, applause, encore.
Break beat, harmony, discord, off beat.
Interpretation, orchestration, syncopation, up beat.
Acapella, R&B, Rap, Rock, a suite.
Whatever you choose your life song to  be,
Live it, own it, proudly. 

©Christine M Knight

Note: In my second novel, ‘Life Song’, Mavis Mills assumes the professional name of Nikki Mills.  This poem is the basis of a song to be used in marketing  ‘Life Song’ and posted on YouTube and Vimeo close to the novel’s launch. 

The release date for the novel ‘Life Song’ was 14th October 2013.  

See the final version of the song produced as a music video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/dEioHGbnWiA

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