The lost chord

Poem★★★

I have sought, but I seek it vainly, That one lost chord divine, That came from the soul of the organ, And entered into mine. It may be that death’s bright angel Will speak in that chord again; It may be that only in heaven I shall hear that Grand Amen.

Adelaide A. Proctor Zz.

The point

A poem lamenting a lost musical chord from the soul, hoping death's angel or heaven itself might one day restore that perfect harmony.

Audience

Adults

Tone

Wistful · Hopeful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 56 words

Subjects

Heaven Evangelism Eternity Music Longing Beauty

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