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Tag Archives: music
Reluctant Child Prodigy
Written for: Sunday Muse #163 You see me, hear me, think my eyes are closed to better concentrate and feel this lovely music. Oh yes, I am a child prodigy, not not a choice made by me. In my mind … Continue reading
This Poem is Blues
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: Blue Tuesday (posted by sarahsouthwest) “In March last year, I asked you to write some red poems. Tonight, I want you to write me some blue poems. Red is pretty straightforward. It’s out … Continue reading
Crows Calling At Night
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: China-Kingdom of the Poem (posted by Laura Bloomsbury) “The Poetics’ Challenge here is: Select any ONE of the above poems and with as many re-reads as you need, imagine what the poet has … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, Inspired by another poem, music, reinterpretation, sadness
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No Permanent Home
Written for: Sunday Muse #150 (posted by Carrie) Hurried, being chased from their home. The family gathers their most precious possessions–ones they are able to carry. Cannot afford to tarry here where danger lurks. Only the father, musician and teacher, … Continue reading
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Tagged escape, family, hurried, music, persecution, tears, Written from Art
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Caffeine and Poetry
Written for: VJ’S WEEKLY CHALLENGE #123: WARRIOR “That’s my warrior self. (Well, one of them.). Now tell me about yours.” Caffeine and poetry reading as I listen to Soundscapes. Check out day’s challenges, and meditate to unwind.
Music Matches Mood
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 30 Musical Styles To what kind of music do you choose to listen? Blues jazz classic rock, some punk– Ramones, Patti Smith Doesn’t it depend on your mood? Relax with … Continue reading
Ambience
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 18 “Leaving A Tip” “Please seat yourself. Your server will be with you shortly. While you’re waiting feel free to peruse our restaurant. Do you see anything you like? Write … Continue reading
The Piano in My Mind
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 14 “Music Maestro, Please” “Write a poem about the instrument you play/played/wanted to play. How I begged them to buy me a piano. Mom said they could not afford it, … Continue reading
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Tagged daydreams, Fibonacci, instruments, music, piano
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Forest Hills Rocks
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 6 “Music Hath Charms” “They say music hath charms to soothe the savage breast (not beast as so many misquote). There is some sound out there that we can all … Continue reading
Get Up
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #23: By Means of Music (posted by Sanaa) Draw inspiration from the following playlist, and pick a song that appeals to you, and let your muse run free. I have selected Bob … Continue reading
