Sibelius, Symphony No. 2, Finale: Allegro Moderato

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gilead
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nevada, USA

0 posted 2010-03-08 02:39 PM

For Jean Sibelius

Brassy horns
Rich in harmonies
Fused with strings,
The pitch of which
Was like a siren
In the late night, or
The strident wailing
Of a mother in travail
For a fallen child!

Oh, I have heard
That Siren! I have heard
That voice!

Such is the power
Of music, to stir,
And as quickly,
To calm, as if sounds
Could smooth
The waves
Of treacherous seas!

And it can---the night
Is grown quiet;
My heart is calm . . .

The moon, hidden
Above the rainclouds,
Is still my friend . . .

gilead
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nevada, USA

1 posted 2010-03-08 02:43 PM

On most Sunday nights, I will set aside a time for music, and very often the music will inspire a poem, as with last evening, and throughout the night of steady rainfall.

Art

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

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Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2010-03-10 03:28 PM

Oh, oh, oh! . . . shhhh! don't talk please, I am listening to the strains of Sibelius and Gilead!

Owl

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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3 posted 2010-03-10 06:07 PM

Very intense, dear Art!

You listen well to the nightly sounds of your muse.

Love,
Margherita

gilead
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nevada, USA

4 posted 2010-03-11 03:37 PM

Dear Owl, I am touched by your gracious comment, and I am moved to faithfully pursue meaning in this world, through this art we all love, poetry, the queen of all languages. My day is made all the more brighter!

Thanks,

Art

gilead
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nevada, USA

5 posted 2010-03-11 03:45 PM

Thank you kindly Margherita, It is always a pleasure when you take a moment to read my humble efforts, and to leave words of wisdom, and insights that lighten the hours.

Have a wonderful day, my dear friend.

Art

Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03

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Osaka, Japan

6 posted 2010-04-07 01:27 AM

The richness of the language makes this piece enjoyable.

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2010-04-07 01:33 AM

I sit on my back porch somtimes, in the cool of the evening, and listen to classical music which inspires me as well, Art. This method seems to be working very well for you.
Ida

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

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by the sea

8 posted 2010-04-07 01:37 PM

Hello Gilead, music talks to the soul in a violent, vivid and deep way, to be moved by sibelius is a grace, and the conditions too, in the night, alone, thinking to the world...Thanks for the very well crafted poem.

2islander2

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

9 posted 2010-04-07 10:57 PM

This was just wonderful, my friend...very well done.

j.

steavenr
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10 posted 2010-04-07 11:07 PM

this is a lovely...no, an exquisite write...loved it all

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

11 posted 2010-04-07 11:29 PM

A delight to read this one Art

You wrote it well. Take care.

Lindsay

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