These poems were born of music – each one inspired by a specific song, its performance, and the artist who delivered it. I’ve tried to distill the core of each rendition: the emotion it raised, a deep dive into the lyrics, and a nod to the artist behind the voice. If you track down the performance referenced here, you’ll recognize why I chose certain imagery, phrasing, pacing, or tone. You’ll notice the lyrics woven into the texture, the sparks that fly when the song swells, the breath in each stanza – whether staccato or smooth as air, and how it shapes the poem.
Please enjoy the resonance between sound and verse.
