Happiness Is Rarely Melody

Music: Canon a 4, inverted minor (bwv1074i). By J.S. Bach. Sequenced by David Grossman.

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Happiness is rarely melody As other voices jockey for the lead. Perhaps it is most comfortable with bass, Pleased to underline the others' grace, Yielding to intensity and need, Holding up a fragile harmony. On holidays, however, it becomes Less self-effacing, stepping forth to sing, In moments filled with labor, love, and longing, Deep descants on the beauty of belonging; After which, again retiring, Yet not before the harried heart takes wing, Softly it blends into what strain comes.