Giving Thanks for Music

Thanks for Music

Let's suppose that there was no music,

And we didn't know what harmony sounded like.

Therefore, I am thankful for harmony.

Suppose that we didn't have that way of expressing ourselves,

And we had to resort to violence.

Therefore, I am thankful for having a way to express myself.

Suppose that we didn't have that kind of escape,

And we had to hide.

Therefore, I am thankful for having a kind of escape.

Suppose that we didn't have that way of healing,

And we had to continue to suffer pain.

Therefore, I am thankful for having a way of healing.

Let's suppose that there was no music,

And we didn't have the ability to be thankful for it.

Therefore, I am thankful for having music.

Let's Suppose ...

                   The End

Suppose that there was no life,

That humans were the last ones left.

Suppose that the Earth began to crumble,

Leaving us with no refuge.

Suppose that our world was ending,

That our lives were falling away.

Suppose that we had no choice,

But to sit back and wait for death’s open arms.

But also suppose that death wasn’t a bad thing,

That it was a gateway to something else.

Suppose that the end of our world and our lives

Was only the beginning of a new, better world.

Diamond Poem

Music

Harmonious, lively

Awing, inspiring,uplifting

Emotions, thoughts, opinions, words

Chilling, hiding, frightening

Dead, empty

Silence 

Hollowshire

     Recently for Creative Writing class, I have had to write a short story. Mine is called Hollowshire. I was inspired to write this by the famed video game series Silent Hill. I am personally a huge fan of this series of games and I play them often. The mere eerie setting of the game gives me chills, and I wanted to accomplish that in my story. 

     The story is set in an abandoned town called Hollowshire, hence the title of the story. The main character wakes up in the middle of a street, not knowing where she is. All that she knows is she is NOT safe. Sirens are howling throughout the town, and she takes them as a warning. When she gets a text message saying "Save us from danger, save us from evil", she definitely knows something is wrong. She tries to escape, knowing that she is in severe danger. The problem is, how do you leave when there are no exits?..

Firework

     This post is going to be solely about embracing yourself. Since I was a small child, I have been bullied. Society today is negatively biased towards those of us who are different and rebel against the norm. I am one of those rebels and always will be. I believe in originality, for I think it gets people far in life. I like to see things with an open mind.
     As I have grown up, I have realized that you must rise against the negativity in your life. Katy Perry taught me that with her song Firework. When I first heard it, I thought that it was quite a waste of my time, but when I read the lyrics, I realized the song had an actual meaning. In order to overcome your fears and insecurities, you have to let your colors burst and show everyone what you're worth.
     You may be surprised by how they react to you. When I showed my true colors and realized that I am actually a cool person, I made friends who thought the same. Trust me, before anyone else can like you, you have got to like yourself. That is the first step. If you are different from everyone else, embrace it. No one is the same, and no one is perfect.

Regrets

     When I sat and thought about my life, the one aspect of it that immediately came to mind is the mistakes I made and how I regretted them. No one likes to regret anything, but it’s a part of growing up. At the time I was in a somber state of mind and decided to listen to some music. Little did I know that when I would sit there and listen to my playlist that the song Remember Everything by Five Finger Death Punch would begin to play. Just the tune of the song set the mood, but the lyrics made the feeling of regret come alive.
     There are many things in my life I’ve done that I wish I hadn’t. If there was a time machine, I’d be using it on a daily basis. Remember Everything is exactly about that. I can honestly say I have failed to meet the expectations of so many important people in my life, and I’m sorry for that. The only thing I can do is listen to this song and hope for forgiveness. Music is my basic escape when I’m feeling under the weather or if I feel angry. To be completely honest, this song made me feel better, and made me realize I’m not the only person who makes mistakes and has regrets. In all, it’s medicine for your emotions.