(dedicated to Mr. Robert Howard, a great artist and poet friend at poemhunter)
Whatever I do
I must choose
That or this
I can’t do two
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde
Wherever I go
I mustn’t return
Above sky or below ground
I may shake my elbow
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess
Whoever I praise
I fully do it
Good or bad
It will cost high price
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Verdi’s La Forza del Destino
Whenever I progress
There is no clue
It’s up to you
I feel we’re waves
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Debussy’s Pelleas et Melisande
However I try hard
Not to disappoint God
Maybe I’m not satisfied
But at least I do for my pride
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov
Forever I yearn
Fortune that I earn
Still can’t compare
Love that you share
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
(inspired by Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture)
This poem has such a pleasing format Ahmad. Like a good children's book, there is a sense of familiarity as each stanza unfolds and surprises at the same time. Love your choice of musical works and the masterful way in which you incorporate them into your poem. It is said that inspiration is the springboard of creation. Your beautiful poetry certainly attests to that. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
a vivid poem I like it! Thanks For Sharing Ahmad
i am a fan of you! ! ! ! your poems give me a good impression about you! .....i really enjoid this poem.
you have made the lession of life very simple and true.......a fabulous and great poem.........
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Ahmad, Thank you so much for the dedication! What a fine of choice of pieces to include in your poem. Collectively they sound the myriad faces of fate.