Oftentimes poetry is seen as not relevant in this day and age. For sure, it is not read to the extent that it once was and people rarely rush out to buy a poet's new collection of poetry the day of its release with the same excitement as a brand new video game or yet another novel about vampires.
I think this is true in a very specific sense, but in another sense poetry has never been so prevalent and yet so subtly woven into the workings of our society.
What am I talking about? Music.
Music, whether it is rock or rap, has become a huge market in the last century. Music has developed significantly in recent years and there are just so many wonderful, talented artists out there creating quality songs for us to enjoy.
For me, listening to just one song can change my entire mood. It can make me pumped for a workout or calm me down at bedtime. Some can reduce me to a puddle of tears and others can inspire me to create something worthy and meaningful. Some songs are even important to me on a spiritual level, if that makes sense; I feel the sounds and the words to the depths of my soul.
As an English major, the lyrics are often as important to me as the beat itself. Some lyrics are so profound that I think of them as poetry. So I thought, why not share some of this poetry? My aim with this blog, after all, is to share words that can transform the realities of our lives.
I believe that music has the power to engage us in so many different ways, so look forward to more posts sharing my favorite musical poetry. I hope you enjoy!
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