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Alone with Beethoven
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Alone with Beethoven |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Alone with Beethoven Music swells around me tonight Lifting voices soar Strong notes hold me in embrace While I long for more Black notes move behind my eyes Dancing on a paper, white Cushioned on the air I breathe Beauty shining in the night Layers building, blanket the room Each obscuring time and place Passion wells to marry, meld Music shared can't be erased - Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (02-06-2011 04:26 AM).] |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Alison, you have painted so exquisitely what the heart of music is. Beethoven and Chopin are the two composers I regard as my favourites and I know a Beethoven mood which you have described so perfectly. I hesitated to say that is why I know just how you were feeling, because often such a declaration is the indication of a superficial belief which isn't correct. However, let me say that I strongly suspect that when I listen to Beethoven, I share the Beethoven mood you had last night. I saw your reference to listening to him last night in your delightful healing message to Linda in your last cherry red response. Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
aw, I thought the poem was going to be about a St. Bernard...Oh well, I liked this poem too. I don't know classical music but I enjoy it when I hear it and I know some of it can be very moving. Good write Lori |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Each verse is magical, but I'm partial to your ending. Lovely layers of musical poetry. I always enjoy reading you, Alison~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
To lose oneself in the strains of the magnificent music you have described is to truly ascend to the rhapsody of the old ones, masters whose music will never, never die. ~ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs. ~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (02-07-2011 07:30 AM).] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Will the names of today's artists be remember 200 years later? I think not. Beethoven and his kind shall stand the test of time. You did well to prove this in your poem. Thanks for sharing. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
This is lovely, absolutely lovely. Enjoyed. -Trina |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"Music shared can't be erased" ...striking...a well turned phrase...loved it |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It seems that Beethoven used you gently. It's an experience that is so hard to put into words yet you've captured the mood of being swept by genius! Eric in a relationship the me becomes we. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I feel as though I'm listening with you Alison. I love music and often listen to something at night while I fall asleep. Ida |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Alison, A lovely tune indeed. Doc |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
ahhh Beethoven has always been the Master of the darkest shades of my heart...the captain of my broken pieces...inside... immersed in this... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
simply EXCELLENT !! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
ahhh Alison! you never fail us! "Music shared can't be erased" |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Diana, I love knowing that you do understand the feeling that I got listening to beautiful music. It makes me happy to share that with you. xoxoxo Alison - Lori, Now a drooling St.B definitely serves to inspire. Love dogs - love classical music too. Thank you so much. A - BluesSerenade (I love this name ...) Thank you. You made me smile bigger than big. A - Very true, Jerry. They will never die. Thank you. A - Andrew, I agree. They won't be remembered. Thank you for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts. A - Trina, Thank you for stopping in and reading my poetry. Alison - Thank you, Steaven. Alison - Eric, What a beautiful way to be used. Thank you for reading. Alison - Ida, You are my poetic sister in many ways. Thank you for coming in to read. Love, A - Doc, Thank you for listening with me. Alison - Belle, I am so happy that the music touched you too. A - James, Thank you so much. Alison - Bruce ~ my friend, Thank you. A - Kate, Thank you. I am always happy when you drop in to read. xoxoxo A |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I read this the other day but did not have an opportunity to respond. While my notes on Beethoven are nothing like yours, I like that we both appreciate the man.  He, and Bach, were among my early lessons on the piano.  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
How funny - I had the same thought a moment ago, but felt that my efforts did not come close to yours. I never learned to play the piano, but my parents did teach me about loving all music - classical included. I am a fan of both Beethoven and Bach. Love you. Alison |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely write, Alison! I usually end up crying when I listen to music (any music) and I don't actually know why that is. Maybe a past life memory or something.  Helen |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
This is so beautifully and skillfully written...great poem! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you so much, Helen and faithmaire. Music is a beautiful part of my life - have either of you seen the movie, August Rush. It's beautiful. xoxoxo A |
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