“We are the Music Makers” is an ode by well-renowned poet Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy. The poem is highly appreciated and respected among creative artists all over the world for its significance in rhythm and inspiration in the pursuit of artistic dreams.
The poem addresses the plight of artists as they make their way through tumultuous periods in their careers to succeed and bring their art to life. The road to success is lonely and discouraging, but through these obstacles, the artist creates his/her best work. The creatives of the world are often forsaken and condemned, but they are the ones who make the most impact in life through their innovative creations.
Through their rebellious nature, they disrupt society and bring about changes that influence entire generations of civilization. Their ambitious aspirations give birth to great nations and empires that transcend beyond all that was previously thought impossible. One individual with nothing but his goals and dreams will go ahead to conquer great lands and become glorious in his endeavors.
Even though these individuals are humans, their creations transcend beyond their lifetime becoming an entity that lasts multiple lifetimes. The impact that they have on the world in their lives, out-lives them becoming part of humanity that lasts forever. Through their artistic expressions, they attain immortality.
