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Tribute to Claire de Lune
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Tribute to Claire de Lune |
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Sunshine
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Tribute to Clair de Lune Softly, tenderly, swaying in the midnight’s soft breezes, comes to me the haunting melody and gently eases my soul into a symphony of flowing rhapsody as the moonlight’s sonata sings only to me. Embracing me, holding me tenderly, stroking every sense I lie without moving, the haunting melody grows intense and enters every fibre of my very being giving me a foresight which will go from you unseeing. Refrains are hungry for understanding the note’s touch, nay, I do not miss you so very much when music’s enrapture traps my very core, but with the passing of the melody, I will then miss you even more. 13 January, 2000 ©KRJ < !signature--> Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 01-13-2000).] |
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Michael
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I would shy from responding to this for my ignorance (I don't know who Clair de Lune is)...but the obvious impact she has had on you through music I can relate to so well. A wonderful tribute, Sunshine...now I'll be off to the record store....LOL Michael |
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Sunshine
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Let me know what you think of the piece when you return from the store, Michael, and then, see how close [or off base] I was with my interpretation... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Sunshine
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zkeeper, thank you for commenting, we'll just have to see if I'm as vague as I can be... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Michael
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You were right on all counts, Sunshine. beautiful and haunting melody - and yes, I did recognize it the second I heard it.  Embarassed now...LOL Michael |
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Sunshine
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Ah, good, and I'm glad you agree with my synopsis of the piece...thank you for coming back and letting me know... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is exquisite Sunshine and another favorite written by you, to add to my quickly growing list... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Sunshine
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Ah, then, Pepper you know the tune, and have felt it's magic... thank you! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Lucky me I guess, I know the sonata “Claire de Lune” Did want to say I know that tune (lol) The poem is enchanting close Makes the sonata bloom like a red…red rose I like the way the word are lined Felt…when reading it…>>divined |
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Sunshine
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Helmut, may your Eagles always fly in each and every sincere reply. Thank you! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Overheads? Underfeet? Enwrapped about.... Any way you look at it, this is great... |
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Sunshine
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Anyone try to ever laugh and bow at Nan's comments all at the same time...you can fall over that way. Thanks, Nan!! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Martie
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I can relate to this so well, the music, the sound and the way you wrote of it--beautiful! |
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Sunshine
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Martie, then I must have hit the nail on the head and found the mood I was trying to set for the piece. Thank you so much for letting me know! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Denise
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Ahhhhhh.....Sunshine, this is fabulous! Boy, when you get your muse back, you get your muse back!!! Fantastic!!!  Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
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Delicately crafted, this piece of writing. Verses gingerly trickle, my mind delighting. Echoes recapitulate symphonic soundings. Sunshine's sonnets flow, with gifts abounding. Sunshine, wonderful poem! Debussy wrote "Clair de Lune" at only twenty years of age. Inspirational, indeed, and you've orchestrated an elegant accompaniment to his composition. (It's always been one of my favorite Debussy pieces, along with "Arabesque" and "Nocturnes.") For a lovely soundbyte of Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune," click here. Scroll about halfway down the page, where you will find the link. It's a midi file, but surprisingly well done. Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, I'm becoming a number one fan of this poet. This is a wonderful poem, the whole concept of it, and then to be so well written. It has everything. It's great! Liz |
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Sunshine
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Denise, Meadowmuse, Elizabeth - I am simply overwhelmed at your comments, and "thank you" doesn't convey the feelings I have as I take in the messages you have sent. I gratefully appreciate your having come in to read this piece.< !signature--> Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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Denise
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Beautiful poem and beautiful music! Thanks to both of you, Sunshine and Claire! And also a thanks for Claude Debussy! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, A wonderful moment caught in the fancy of a fantasy leisure and the reading was a pleasure. Love Sy |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sunshine- What beautiful memories you stirred with this lovely poem. I became enchanted with Claire de Lune the first time ever I played it. The richness of the melody quickly became one of my favorites of DeBussy's works. Thanks for tickling the ivory of my mind. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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denise, Sy, Marge, thank you so much for your comments. I believe poetry and music are forever compatible, feeding from one another. Humm, new thoughts for a new piece... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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