Decorate the Universe
written by: Alan David Gould
Mere happenstance is not by chance
Real love has something of sustain
Proclaiming large is seldom huge
(It’s prehistoric in a sense)
Though Brontos may have lived in Bruge
they did not speak plain French
What’s special is not more than truth
and truth is artifact
Each day is all about the sum
one gets from beating on the drum
of circumstance, with tact
What will you do, who will you be?
Will you go farther than the rest?
The answer lies in humble pie
where truth must enter, lest it fly
to other worthy nests
So muster up your reimburse
and fill your dance card until time
to elevate ascending rhyme
and decorate the universe
Alan David Gould is a lifelong musician, composer, writer, photographer, chef, painter—and poet! Gould is a graduate of Bates College and attended Oxford University and the University of Miami. He has traveled extensively in the US and Europe and also lived for 2 years in the Marshall Islands. He's the author of "The Brilliance of Miles," a singular anthology of poetry spanning 40 years. Gould has written 3 other books, "An Instructional Guide for Musicians," "A La Al" and "Stories of My First 50 Years," all available on Amazon and his website. He is also in the active process of publishing original orchestra and chamber work for film and performance, and tackling the remix and mastering of an extensive singer/songwriter catalog. Gould currently resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Sally and their wonder dog Piper.
Latest posts by Alan David Gould (see all)
- To Connect the Pieces - October 11, 2024
- Decorate the Universe - July 20, 2024
- Crescendo - May 15, 2024
