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July 7, 2011 Prompt
Music can be inspirational.
Has music ever inspired you to write or to create?
If so, what music inspires you the most? Any particular song(s) or artist(s)?
If not, what inspires you to write?

I think most people are inspired by music in one way or another - whether it's writing, athletics, drawing. Music is a part of our history. It has such power. Studies have shown it helps with memory, decision-making, quicker healing, and productivity. Okay, I admit I made that last line up. . . but it sounded good and I bet I could find studies that say that.

Music inspired this poem:

"Reasons why I Sing"

I have no pitch, nor musical ear.
In fact, my voice is something to fear.

And yet I sing . . . .

I sing for
coffee, good grades, sleeping late.
Crowing about
smiles, cash, even a first date.

I don’t know the words to many songs,
so I happily repeat them tragically wrong.

And yet I sing . . .

I sing for
babies, cake, a sparkling clean house.
Crowing about
football, phones, leaving that louse.

I embarrass my son with my tone deaf voice,
but hey, he’s my kid so he hasn’t much choice.

And yet I sing . . .

I sing for
family, Jesus, good hair days.
Crowing about
my son, snow, a job that pays.

I’m not Celine, Madonna, nor the Backstreet Boys.
I’m just an ordinary mom making a joyful noise.

And yet I sing . . .

I sing for
hotels, rainbows, our dog without ticks.
Crowing about
dominoes, nachos, good lottery picks.

I sing in my car; it’s my personal stage.
I’ll keep my song, you keep your road rage.

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I am now caught up on my blogs!!!! Now if stupid infections will just stay away, I'll be good.