# Song: Lighter and Sweeter explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by George MacDonald.

## What happens

A brief poetic exhortation to sing a lighter and sweeter song, using melody to deceive or overcome sorrow.

## Key lines

> Lighter and sweeter Let your song be; And for sorrow⁠—oh cheat her With melody!

Make your song more light and sweet, and use its melody to trick or escape sorrow.

_The poem advises using a cheerful song as a means to evade or deceive sorrow._

## Links

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