Love Will Win
In keeping with the special day, The Poets and Storytellers United prompt "love" inspired my poem (below) as did Nessun Dorma, sung by Andrea Bocelli during the opening ceremonies at the Winter Olympics in Italy this year. Daring to take risks and a dedicated, impassioned spirit to win would describe some characteristics of the athletes competing at the games. A champion cannot doubt he/she can win so the song's theme of confident love (be it of sport or a princess) made it a perfect choice.
You don't have to understand a single word of the aria to thrill to its powerful conclusion, which translated into English means, "I will win!".
It is remarkable that such moving music is conceived by the same species that delivers life's cruelest atrocities. But if you listen closely, you will realize there is a harsh edge to the tale when some face callous, even casual, destruction so others can prevail.
In the end, as the bird (below) seemingly kissing its own reflection implies, it takes a certain amount of self-love to win the prize but it is the neglected bit players unloved in the lives of others who put us at risk because everyone needs to feel that they matter.
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It is remarkable that such moving music is conceived by the same species that delivers life's cruelest atrocities. But if you listen closely, you will realize there is a harsh edge to the tale when some face callous, even casual, destruction so others can prevail.
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beautiful images and music. Timely observation
ReplyDeleteGood sky.
ReplyDelete...Maria, understanding the words is not important, feeling the emotion is what is important. I hope that you are enjoying a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteRain image is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI like the heart-shaped apple. Beautiful photo of the heron!
ReplyDeleteCreative photos and lovely message from the Olympics ~ humans are such an enigma sometimes "~ We will win ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteNice photos, great message.
ReplyDeleteYour poem reads like a fairytale, and I love the song by Andrea Bocelli I've got many of his CD's. The apple photo is beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour words glow quietly, just like the love you describe.
ReplyDeleteWell, that poem certainly expresses everything you describe. I do like the triumphant conclusion! (I've known the aria of course, but not the story until just now.)
ReplyDeleteLove the kiss. With love we do win!
ReplyDeleteWhat an uplifting post - Jae
ReplyDeletelovely post ... I am happy that I do not need to understand the lyrics to enjoy music otherwise I would have missed Andrea's singing.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the the bird is having a "bird to bird" dialogue. Saying "everything will be great!"
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ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day! Love your pretty sky and the Heron is a lovely capture.
The song does have a great message, we all need love.
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Lovely shot of the Heron fishing.
ReplyDeleteThis is captivating, images, words, message ~~ all of it! Thank you so much for gifting us.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the true meaning of the song and thank you for teaching me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful music transcends all languages. Nessum Dorma is one of my favorite arias and Andrea Bocelli has a voice that I can listen to all day long. Thank you Maria, narrative, poetry and those images are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and lovely illustration at the end of your post. I also love ❤️ your profile picture...and Andrea Bocelli.
ReplyDeleteI saw the opening, and heard the stunning music from Andrea Bocelli. Wonderful!
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