The Meaning of Music

Dear Mr. Satriani,

In this day and age,

Music is often overlooked by many.

Music is not just something you listen to

It’s a passion that someone expresses

A passion that lies inside

From the experiences that put their foot forward

It’s a feeling that knocks in your chest

The pulse and flow of each note and beat

It’s the power behind a voice

The emotion in your choices

It’s the love that is spread

Through each individual

Creating something beautiful

It’s the work

The effort to inspire others

It’s the drive that keeps you going

Wakes you up inside

Not the coffee in your cup

It makes us who we are

Not someone we’re not

No matter what genre

No matter where you’re from

No matter who you may be

Music flows through every course

And the emotions show the impact it has on each and every heart

Sincerely,

A fellow musician, John Vanek