Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
rarely fails
to shine his eyes
though he is not a man
to shed tears easily
apparently
the harmonies
touch strong emotions
spawn deep dreams
this time
the power of music
graces momentous acts
Europe is growing
75 million people are joining
decades of separation
are beginning to end
he looks at mediated images
of exultation across the latitudes
fireworks songs speeches
fears and hopes
and wishes
wildly
almost desperately
to believe
these are the right steps
in the right direction
* * *
Apr 1, 2015
Apr 1, 2015 at 5:45 PM UTC
Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
rarely fails
to shine his eyes
though he is not a man
to shed tears easily
apparently
the harmonies
touch strong emotions
spawn deep dreams
this time
the power of music
graces momentous acts
Europe is growing
75 million people are joining
decades of separation
are beginning to end
he looks at mediated images
of exultation across the latitudes
fireworks songs speeches
fears and hopes
and wishes
wildly
almost desperately
to believe
these are the right steps
in the right direction
* * *
Just to remind myself of the euphoria that now is in danget of giving way to petty nationalisms again....
