Song/Poem of the Day — Last Drummer

Summary

The website content is a poignant reflection on the metaphorical "Last Drummer," symbolizing the end of an era or life itself, through a song/poem.

Abstract

The poem "Last Drummer" paints a vivid picture of a final performance in a grand hall, where the drummer's beats resonate with the layers of the earth and the rhythm of the universe. The drummer, a central figure in this narrative, is both a literal musician and a metaphor for the heartbeat of existence. As the drummer takes their final bow, the audience is drawn into a contemplative dance, acknowledging the inevitability of endings. The poem captures the essence of finality, the echoes of memories within the hall's walls, and the continuity of life's performance beyond the curtain call, whether in death or in life.

Opinions

The poem conveys a sense of reverence for the last drummer, elevating their role to a universal significance.
It suggests that the rhythm of the drummer is deeply connected to the natural world and the cosmos, implying a fundamental interconnectedness.
The audience's silent reverence and shouts of "Hooray" indicate a mix of solemnity and celebration, recognizing the bittersweet nature of endings.
The repeated emphasis on the "last drummer" implies that every ending is also a beginning, with the drummer's beat living on in the memories and experiences of those who were part of the performance.
The author, Suzanne Mondoux, uses the drummer as a metaphor for life's transient nature, suggesting that each individual's 'performance' is unique and leaves an indelible mark on the world.

Last Drummer

In the grandest of halls where the walls sing out loud The blues, opera to rock n roll they hum the tune of the last drummer Curtain call and everyone moves to the beat of the drum The last drummer rises and bows to say goodbye

The last drummer of the night, of this life Every layer of the earth beats to the sound of the last drummer The universe closes into the beat of the drum Boom bang bang, a heart beat away for the last drummer

The beat of the drum expands all around Everyone leans into the rhythmic sound Each step forward with the beat of the last drummer The end of is near, follow the beat, it’s your last drummer

The crowd goes silent to the beat of the drum Last drummer rises and looks down at the crowd Hooray shouts out the people, the dance of the last drummer So long the others, this is their last drummer

Others danced to the beat of the drum Others sang to the beat of the drum The walls beat in and out to the sounds of the many drummers Curtain call, the last drummer in the grandest of halls

The show must go on as it always does Every beat of every show captured in these walls What great ending for the last drummer In death or in life, same difference

Beat of the last drummer, so long and goodbye

Suzanne Mondoux 12 March 2020