Wonderwall

A poem inspired by the Oasis song

Photo by stcom

This poem is part of the NaPoWriMo 2024 challenge to write a poem a day in April. This is the prompt for April 17.

Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that is inspired by a piece of music, and that shares its title with that piece of music.

amid a world craving compassion
he emerged as a guiding light of kindness

his presence a gentle touch on weary souls
with eyes that penetrated beyond the surface

he saw the hidden depths of humanity
unearthing the flickering fire within each heart

his own heart knew no bounds
overflowing with love and compassion

and there amidst the shadows
stood a woman whose fire once burned bright

now lost and desolate her eyes had 
become dimmed by despair

in the depths of her being
she yearned for someone to care

to ignite her spirit once more
then destiny wove its intricate threads

and on a sun-kissed day
their paths crossed

conversations unfolded delicately
like petals unfurling in the wind

their souls entwined
creating a symphony of love

his heart held a vision untold
recognizing her flickering fire within

she poured out her doubts and fears
releasing them into his waiting ears

in his embrace her darkness dissipated
replaced by a light that banished all her tears

she faced trials and tribulations
the unknown lurking in the shadows

but his love became her anchor
her heart growing stronger

in his presence she blossomed
her passions ablaze once more

he illuminated her path
revealing talents unknown

their love became a wonderwall
a fortress that shielded from 

the tempestuous storms of life
and their story echoed like an anthem

evidence of a love
that defied all odds

🎶 I said maybe (I said maybe)

You're gonna be the one that saves me

And after all

You're my wonderwall

I said maybe (I said maybe)

You're gonna be the one that saves me (saves me)

You're gonna be the one that saves me (saves me)

You're gonna be the one that saves me (saves me) 🎶

Author’s Note

• That song, Wonderwall, just happens to be my current earworm.

• Source: Musixmatch

• Songwriters: Noel Gallagher

• Wonderwall lyrics © Oasis Music

• Look for One Hundred-Word Wonders a little later today.

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