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music in the mist |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Music in The Mist I stand entranced in moonlight and hear music in the mist, A sweet cacophony of melody that I find I can’t resist, Mist rising from the meadows beneath the brilliance of the moon And the crickets cheerful chirping from across the lone lagoon. As I listen for a moment I hear the bark of distant dogs, And then as if in answer comes the croak of many frogs, Followed on by nervous quacking of some passing waterfowl, Disturbed from their wetlands by a dingo’s vibrant howl. Through the trees a gentle breeze as soft as falling snow That brings to me some memories of things of long ago, I see again a water rat as it preens itself upon a log While down at the swamp a tadpole turns into a little frog. I hear again the sweet refrain of the Curlew’s plaintive call As it came to me clear and free through the ghostly timbers tall, Nocturnal birds fly silent by on their evening hunger prowl, The rodent’s need to meet and breed cut short by the hunting owl. These are some of nature’s wonders that city dwellers never see, For the pollution and the traffic is like a visual boundary, That separates the wealth and squalor of most City’s populations And makes it hard for city folk to enjoy all God’s creations. The health of plain and mountain and the waterways as well Are judged by all the wildlife that in their shelter happily dwell, But the greatest barometer that there is, is the wildlife dialogue, While preceding all is the vibrant call of a multitude of frogs. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Through the trees a gentle breeze as soft as falling snow That brings to me some memories of things of long ago," Beautiful. Reminds me of Montana. JL  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
The city dwellers sure don't know what they are missing, but your beautiful poem paints them a vivid picture of the wildlife so well. I have to agree with the poster above, loved that verse. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Music to my ears, and visuals for my mind. Wonderful Lindsay. I loved the flow and form of this, as well as the content. You've captured the beauty of nature for all of us to appreciate. Well done, much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This is such a well structured poem with beautiful content. Lovely writing here, I enjoyed it very much. after a fall I get back up, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Lindsay! Pleased to make your acquaintance! I have always wanted to visit Australia ~ and now I have!~ via this vividly descriptive and captivating piece of poetry!  When I travel, I prefer to head out into the countryside to commune with nature and the locals. I'm not a city slicker ~ I'm more of a country bumpkin! lol Thank you for this! Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug, Earth Angel  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Until I got to the second stanza, fourth line, I thought you were in my pasture... but I don't have a dingo, darn it!  You make your neck of the woods very inviting, Sir... someday it would a pleasure to partake of a walk-about. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you JL for your kind words,much appreciated LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Mysteria, I can see you and I have a lot in common. Apart from a couple of years I have lived in the country all my life and I wouldn't change it for anything. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, many thanks, LindsayP. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you James Michael for your kind comment LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Kit McCallum, you give me momentum to write some more LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Gentle Spirit, It's comments like yours that makes writing poetry worthwhile. thank you sincerely LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Earth Angel, Thank you for your welcoming hug which I recipricate with a genuine warmth. Seeing that you are a lover of the wide open spaces I'll post another poem to enhance your mind's picture of Australia. LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I'm sure you would enjoy a walk-a-bout in the outback of this great country, the same as my wife and I have enjoyed in your great country, Thank you Sunshine, your comments much appreciated. LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you James Michael for your kind comment LindsayP |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I may be a city dweller but I can experience the beauty of Australia through your poetry. |
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