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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

0 posted 2003-07-05 08:09 PM

The conductor

No breath, no rustle, no sound
while you stood in silent prayer.
The whole theatre in anticipation
waiting for you to raise your arms
to call forth the magical tunes.
Your eyes embracing the stage.

….searching and meeting mine
for just a fleeting moment…

I felt my heart on highest alert
ready to join the orchestra,
a soft drum playing underneath
the melody perceived by all.
You touched the chords of my soul
conducting me into a major role.

….furtive glances joining
and dancing over the place…

You, surrendering to the flow
of the music filling you entirely,
calling forth every single tone
to harmonize in divine perfection
with the voices from Angels
stopping everyone’s breath.

….a flash of light bouncing
through darkness crashing into me ..

In a crescendo of deep emotion
you held the world under your spell.
On the majestic waves of sound,
in absolute synchrony, our hearts
pierced the ceiling to touch the sky
twirling in magic and ecstasy.

…. awakening and plunging into
a waterfall of thunderous applause …

The standing ovation for you
found me still immersed in awe,
aware of the mystery of it all.
This cherished secret Love of ours
had made the performance divine
forever to shine in this heart of mine.

Love, Margherita
(an experience of some time ago, surfaced today and put into words, some moments we do never forget)

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2003-07-05 08:20 PM

I felt my heart on highest alert
ready to join the orchestra,
a soft drum playing underneath
the melody perceived by all.
You touched the chords of my soul
conducting me into a major role.

Lucky you, not everyone gets the chance to play a leading role. You had me sitting front row and center, while standing on my seat, applauding you Margherita. You're so right on the mark, some things we will never forget. I'm so glad it came to you today, your poem does indeed, read like a symphony!

Decaflame
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since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

2 posted 2003-07-05 09:13 PM

Margherita...You have stepped into a wonderful poet's shoes, for a moment. I place this up "there" with Balladeer's poem of an opera singer...it took me into that world, and it kept me there....and you, my friend, should be very proud of this poem. It...sings!

[This message has been edited by Decaflame (07-05-2003 09:14 PM).]

Janette

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since 2001-07-20

Posts 2843
Chicagoland for now

3 posted 2003-07-05 11:26 PM

"…. awakening and plunging into
a waterfall of thunderous applause …"

... CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP ...

My applause for this delightful piece of work.

Enjoyed.

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

4 posted 2003-07-05 11:27 PM

Excellent. TD

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

5 posted 2003-07-06 02:42 AM

wow! breath-taking! absolutely took me there! (and I thought I hated opera)

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2003-07-06 03:47 AM

I love the sweet sounds of the cello...James

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-07-06 06:22 AM

In a crescendo of deep emotion
you held the world under your spell.
On the majestic waves of sound,
in absolute synchrony, our hearts
pierced the ceiling to touch the sky
twirling in magic and ecstasy.

…. awakening and plunging into
a waterfall of thunderous applause

Oh Margherita, I do believe this is yur best I have read....this is an absolutely wonderful love story. I am going to keep this so that I can revisit this marvelous performance of art whenever I like, without having to look for it. Thank you so much for sharing your "Opera Performance" with us.

Hugs, my friend

Ethel

Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

8 posted 2003-07-06 02:02 PM

Inspired beauty.
Love,
Eric

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

9 posted 2003-07-06 02:07 PM

Margherita . . .
and may you never ever forget this performance please . . .

reminds me of when I saw Angel Romero
performing : Concerto for Two Mandolins.
(and other things . . . lol)

Pure heaven . . . yes
xxoo

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2003-07-07 05:24 AM

Dear friends, I enjoyed your loving replies. Thank you!
Love, Margherita

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

11 posted 2003-07-07 02:42 PM

an extremely beautiful write

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

12 posted 2003-07-07 03:28 PM

bravo...and encore!!

believe in what your heart feels...

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

13 posted 2003-07-07 03:32 PM

Margherita...one of your best, ever!

papabear
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since 1999-09-17

Posts 102
Atlanta, GA

14 posted 2003-07-07 04:03 PM

Very nice... I really felt the emotion...

I’ve loved; I’ve lost,
yet I yearn to love again.
Lord please grant me the strength,
and show me where to begin.

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

15 posted 2003-07-07 04:45 PM

yes! i felt as if i were there too, beautiful and rich,
wish i could go again; its been too long

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

16 posted 2003-07-07 08:29 PM

Sounds like this fellow conducts himself very well!

Excellent writing of an unforgettable moment...that's what poets do!

Bonnie j
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since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

17 posted 2003-07-07 09:08 PM

I have been to a couple of concerts that held me spellbound. Leaning forward, holding my breath. Oh! The beauty.
Bon-Bon

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

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Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

18 posted 2003-07-08 08:12 PM

Wow, that one raises the temperature a bit.....sweet music!

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Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

19 posted 2003-07-08 08:17 PM

Margherita - amazing write. Some moments we never do forget, how true it is...

BC

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

20 posted 2003-07-08 08:37 PM

So fantastic that it took my breath away. Brava dear one.

Huggles, Marti

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

21 posted 2007-10-03 06:35 AM

your music is lovely ms mar, enjoyed this

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

22 posted 2009-08-28 05:46 PM

Margherita, you were able to capture that rhapsodical moment in time with your captivating words. Enjoyed the repeat performance! Thank you for sharing. ~ Literally!

What a thrill that must have been!

A memorable moment to be sure!

Linda

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