We all have that one song that always seems to brighten up our day. No matter how crappy we may feel, if this song comes on, we just can't help but feel empowered. Maybe you have more than one song. Maybe it's a whole playlist! That's perfectly ok. Music is a great way to escape the troubles of life. Today, however, you'll have to choose your absolute favorite, because, in this activity, we will be using song lyrics to write a poem.
To complete this activity, pick out a song that you feel releases any tension you may have and/ or empowers you to keep going. For me, one song I love that makes me feel empowered is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terell. This song, an oldie but a goodie, is filled with good vibes, and it reminds me that there really ain't no mountain high enough or valley low enough to keep me from reaching my goals.
Write a poem using lines you from the song you chose. Write about how the song makes you feel, and how exactly the song relives your tension and makes you feel empowered. It can be any kind of poem you want, with any style. The only rule is to be honest with yourself and to express your feelings to the best of your ability.
Optional: If you're looking for a challenge, write your own song using lyrics from your chosen song about how it feels to be stress free and filled with energy.
-Tori Rose