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Class 9Poem (Lyric)Kaveri

A Friend Found in Music

by Bryanna T. Perkins

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In this short lyric the poet celebrates music as a constant, dependable friend. Music is the ocean that pulls her to the shore and the rhythm that moves her to the core. It is the therapy she needs when she feels blue, lifting her spirits and helping her pull through hard times. Even in her most cheerful moments, music is there. The poem concludes that music is the needed friend when no one else seems to care, a source of comfort, joy and companionship.

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Music as comfort and rhythm

The poet compares music to an ocean that pulls her to the shore and to a rhythm that moves her to the core. When she feels blue, music becomes the therapy she needs; it lifts her spirits and makes sure she pulls through difficult times.

Music as a faithful friend

The poet notes that in her most cheerful times, too, music was clearly there. She concludes that music is the needed friend when no one else seems to care, a loyal, ever-present companion in both sadness and joy.