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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
Mahler Adagio Symphony of sadness Despair flounders In a well of sorrow ~ Sobbing strings cry Stitching the fabric of pain To weave a shroud of anguish ~ Wandering counterpoint A lost child searching Through veils of sound ~ Threads of tears Fall to find The pools of pity |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Just listened to Mahler- Symphony No 10 Adagio (Bernsteine) For a half hour on youtube.. This music is depicted in your poem very well. I see that their are other versions of the symhony adigio, I believe this is the one you had in mind? Enjoyed the music, and your poem. "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
quote: Oh how I loved this perfect line! ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
Ice, Ah so good to have found someone who enjoys classical music. I once tried to elevate the conversation to a higher level with my drinking mates down at the White Heart. They looked at me as if I had grown three heads and were unsure which one to address. To answer you’re question, its loosely based on Mahler’s 10th.. He had a habit of naming his symphonies and the 10th I believe was concerned with death. But another reason for the sadness in his work was discovering that his wife, a renowned beauty of that time, was unfaithful. Which indeed she was and on many occasions too but whether that was written into Mahler’s music is anyone’s guess. Thanks for reading. Pat, yes finding a good line, I wish it always came that easy but sadly it’s a flash which comes and goes. Glad you liked this little piece. Cari. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You have allowed music to inspire you very beautifully, Cari. Much enjoyed. Margherita |
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