Johann Sebastian Bach

I’m listening
To a Bach fugue
It’s apparent
His talent was huge

A master of counterpoint
His harmonies were heavenly
He knew many styles
Synthesized them most excellently

I first heard Herr Johann Sebastian Bach
When I was but five years old
His Brandenburg Concertos
Hooked me on musical gold

Bach wrote over one thousand pieces
Sacred cantatas and works for keyboard
Passions, concertos, and pipe organ too
Listening to his music you’ll never be bored

He said the chief aim of music
Is to glorify the Lord
Bach did this
In music and word

On Bach’s manuscripts he wrote “Jesus Help”
And “Glory to God alone”
In Bach’s music
The gospel shone

He had a staggering genius
Unrivaled in musical history
Yet he was humble
As can be

by Zachary Uram
(C) 2024