Soundtrack of My Life

Soundtrack of My Life

Early in the morning, just before dawn
I stood alone on the rocky shore
pondering sorrows of this world
as I watched the crashing tide
the music hit me hard
washing over me
flooding my veins
with intense
waves of
grief
chords
of hope
filled the air
bringing to mind
treasured memories
the soundtrack of my life
lifted my heart from dark depths
like the sun breaking through the sky
I saw your smiling face in the clouds
comforted you are watching over me.

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023
October 21, 2023

Hello family and friends! I hope everyone is doing well.

I loved the topic in our challenge this week. Music is the soundtrack of my life, and a balm for my soul. It can trigger both good and bad memories, and it affects us so profoundly. Most of the times, I have found it to be completely healing. So many childhood memories come to the surface when I listen to certain classical pieces. My Dad absolutely loved classical music and it seemed to be playing nonstop at our house growing up. This poem is dedicated to him. I miss him profoundly, even after 20 years.  

I have music playing almost 24/7, except when I’m sleeping. Even then, music appears in my dreams! I love pretty much all genres except for country and some rap. About two years ago I subscribed to Apple Music, which is nice, as you access to virtually any song you wish. I love making up Apple playlists for different moods or situations – chill, romantic, 70’s, running, writing inspiration, driving, etc. Classical and ambient music calm me down, and that is usually what I have playing on low volume when I work. For an outdoor run, I have a playlist with a variety of high energy songs that motivates me. I never listen to the radio because I despise commercials, and a playlist eliminates that – plus I love that I can skip through a song I don’t really want to hear. What role does music play in your life?

Next Thursday, I’ll be traveling solo to Florida to spend Halloween with my beautiful grandkids. I can’t wait, I miss them so much! Dan is busy with a project, and I’m grateful to be able to have this time with them. Other than that, life has been feeling a little heavy with all that’s going on in the world. All I can do is pray and try to alleviate my anxieties about what’s going on in this world right now. Music is helping with that, and so will a visit with my loved ones. I wish you all health, peace, love and healing music!

Xoxo,
Colleen

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 16.15 – When the Music Hits You
Hard Bonus: Use a Flaming Lips lyric (“Early in the morning, just before dawn”; “watched the crashing tide”; “like the sun breaking through the sky”)
Easy Bonus: Include your favorite dog’s name (Rocky – best boxer ever!)