It's not
scientific.
It's not even
profound,
but it is
the truth:
when your body
feels the rhythm,
starts moving along
with the beat,
jangling in time
with something bigger,
something more certain
and powerful
than you,
do not fight it,
even if you can,
give in,
indulge,
enjoy.
That is the presence,
that is the essence
of God.
Even if the sound
is but a memory
replaying on a
mental musical loop
and all you can do
is tap your finger,
or jiggle your foot,
do not fight it,
that is God
telling you
that all will be fine
all is good.
Listen
and believe
and
be alive.
[Written for D'Verse Poets at https://dversepoets.com/2018/08/07/unseen-things/ ]
This spills beautifully down the page and that ending is flawless!
ReplyDeleteGood observation: do not fight it but enjoy it. It should be joyful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought--but remember there is an imp of evil on the other shoulder making its suggestions as well; the eternal battle to manipulate us.
ReplyDeleteI love this. :) Never fight the urge to dance, even if the music is imagined.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteGod's got a playlist of joy... much of it dance-able. I like it!
ReplyDeleteYes! Music, that unseen feeling permeates your soul even with no sound present! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhen god is our guide , we have nothing to fear. What a beautiful poem to rekindle the faith in god, whatever he is doing, is the best.
ReplyDeleteMusic does just that
ReplyDeleteNice poem
much love...
A great idea... I wonder how much better the world would be if we gave in to the music... the idea that God is that rhythm it resonates more with me than any religious texts.
ReplyDeleteNice way to think about God....tap your fingers.
ReplyDeleteDanse Divine. Reminds me of Wild Sweet Oranges song about God.
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“You can try hard not to need it but you’all want it more and more.” And both are toe tappers
Love this! My toe started tapping to some faint earworm as I read.
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