Day 3 - 287 -- Literary Award

Early this morning I was listening to the news and I stopped and paid more attention to one shorter story. It described the awarding of a Nobel Prize in Literature to someone we tend to think of as a singer-songwriter. So today a poet received an award with reports noting that Bob Dylan performs his poetry through song. His lyrics have told stories of everyday people and provided social commentary.

Dylan has written a great many songs. It may be that everyone would recognize at least one of his songs, whether from a recording made by him or another artist. There is a popular culture ring to his work, yet that shouldn't diminish it. The lyrics clearly speak of the trials of life, which may provide the popular tone, since they speak to many people. Poetry should speak to the readers or listeners -- each will find a concept that applies to them at that point often recalling the words or at least the way in which the idea had been laid out. Poetry makes people think; it comforts them; it leads people to see things through a different lens. Dylan has touched many listeners in powerful ways.

Choosing a song for today seemed impossible. There are so many great songs from which to choose. I chose two for today. Each selection has amazing imagery that brings so many ideas to mind. Enjoy!

Like a Rolling Stone -- Bob Dylan

Things have Changed -- Bod Dylan