Quarter Note

Music's math has the ability

   to expand the reach of poetry.

Melodies and harmonies

   are divine magic by themselves,

      but add the surprise

         of lyrics' overlay, and fresh air

            breathes in and out

               of places we've forgotten exist.

The notes' fractional pacing,

   woven with poetry's minimalism,

      lets words be absorbed

         in our core, storying hope and

            healing in ways surpassing amazing.

A good 3-5 minute song,

   with a depth of both tune

      and lyrics, can deliver

         gospel truth in 1/4 the time,

            and often more effectively,

               than a decent sermon.

© 2015 Todd Jenkins