O Songlet, why so serious? - A poem


O Songlet, why so serious?

Seeing her frivolous frown
despondent dad of the bride
pledged the minor's fix
with a half-note slide.

Mercilessly, he, with a knife
Sharpened her reluctant third
Until in bloody harmony
Her bliss he fully heard.

- Shiv
July 18, 2011

For those curious about the minor third: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_third


This is a poem about a composer who creates a sad song, and then tries to make it sound happy. Earlier today I was reading Emily Dickinson; so inspired I wrote a poem using her favorite structure in response to an Indie Ink challenge (my second!) from Manju: "Why so serious"

To read my challenge read Jazminedt's blog

12 Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I just LOVE your poetry and your music.

    Amy L.

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  2. Shivpreet SinghJuly 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks Amy!

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  3. BillyJuly 18, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Bravo Shiv! Not only do I like the words, I love the flow. I read it out loud to myself so I could hear it.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Wow, beautiful. I stumble upon a lot of poetry blogs, but this might be the first poem that I've read on the blogosphere that's really stood out to me! Very well done.

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  5. Shivpreet SinghJuly 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Thanks Billy ... Everything about my creations ... writing, poetry or song ... is about the rhythm of life. So I am glad you found it here.

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  6. Shivpreet SinghJuly 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks K ... Thanks for being an angel. I am going to print that comment and put it on the wall for a week for inspiration. Did I say thanks?

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  7. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Beautiful!

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  8. supermarenJuly 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Shiv...I'm not sure why this didn't make it onto the spreadsheet, but I just put it in for you. This is really a powerful poem. Sometimes moving from minor to major can feel cutting, can't it?

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  9. katsidheJuly 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!~

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  10. KJuly 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I am not very versed in music but this poem sang with such harmony and rhythm that I couldn't help but be moved. A great piece Shiv, thanks.

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  11. twist knobJuly 21, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Shiv the music widget on your blog played "Prem, That's Amore - Raag Asa NEW by Shiv" Such a beautiful rendition. Where can I buy this song ?

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  12. Shivpreet SinghJuly 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks all ... Steph, Maren, Kat, K! Creative the songs are mostly free ... they are available from any widget or sign on the email-list at shivpreetsingh.com

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