In posed rapt stance
of the mantis,
your Voice calls
to chorus
the aching whine of the fields
a swallow’s soprano
duets alto of the dove
smiling their cries~
coiled inside the cello wind
and cymbal brush of shifting leaves
the piccolo trills through
huddled cattails in restraint.
each tonal range swells
to uncontained joy
bearing orchestrated witness,
pleads
this wailing coo from
the humane
of the Maestro!
Author notes
“Make a JOYFUL NOISE unto the Lord in all the earth.
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Say unto God,”How terrible are Your works through the greatness of Your power shall your enemies submit themselves unto You. All the earth shall worship You and shall sing
unto You; they shall sing /to/ Your name.” Psalm 66: 1-4
Written March 11th, 2003
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Beatiful idea! That nature its self sings praise to the Creator of all Divinity.The children of the wild know and send up their carols in chorused praise everyday. As does the trickling of a brook,and the winds through tree boughs and blades of sweet grass. And it's no sacrifice in efforts but a beautiful will they all relish.
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A wonderful poem. I like bible verse Psalm 66:1-04. I love book of psalm. The biblical man named David wrote lots of poems. The church songs that we sing used to be a poem until they put the music to it to become a song.
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I can appreciate this piece, I think it is beautiful. I too sometimes think that life is like a song, and if it is so then it would probably be best described as the requiem by Mozart. It is not only beautiful in the soft flowing parts but also in the loud and choppy parts.... in fact I would dare to say that each makes the other all the more beautiful in contrast. Such is with nature, the erupting of a volcano is just as beautiful as a peaceful field of flowers and I believe each makes the other so beautiful, the very contrast between the two make each seam all the more AWEsome.
I really liked your imagery of a maestro, I personally don't need that support of thinking there is someone directing it all but none the lees I can appreciate it for what it is, a beautify crafted metaphor
Your poison
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exquisite
All of mankind's music seems a feeble attempt to emmulate the beauty of the sounds of nature that you so eloquently recall in this piece. Thanks for this very evocative piece...at times, I could actually hear the sounds you summoned for me.
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Thank you so much for telling me about this work, I probably would not have lucked upon it. You have many things out here, I see I can find some wonderful reading when I find more time. It will be nice to stroll through at my leisure, what a joy that will be! This is absolutely exquisite, I could not write this, i cannot even conjure up this caliber, my dear, we have a mutual admiration club going here. Our styles are so different, and I can tell you I absolutely love what you do.
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Delightful
A beautiful piece, the words flew into my heart, I love psalms too!
Your heart shines for the Lord and He sees your lovely soul!
I really enjoy your poetry and I am blessed to be able to read it!
Peace be with you as your heart and poetry spread hope and joy!
May God continue to bless you Cookie, for you are a blessing!
Keep'em Coming and pen on sister!
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Beautifully & masterfully done my friend!
You found a way to harmonize nature itself!
I did enjoy this!
Bill -
Wow! I'm almost speechless! This poem is sooo good! you really make it come alive for me! This poem is very well written and the word choice was excellent!
God bless
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This is a masterpiece, CZ, the read made my hear leap up and rejoice in the utter beauty of the imagery and language. I am humbled by your extraordinary ability to paint word pictures, and make them sing too. Astounding! (Claps hands) Encore! Encore!
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ah, makes me feel as if i'm sitting alone in Carnegie Hall with only an orchestra to keep me company. i havent read your work lately, and regret it. this is a piece filled with such beauty and finesse, you truly are a master of words. your thoughts bring a sense of hope to me, and many times when im blind to the light of the world for a time, you can awaken me. i'll stop blabbering now.. haha, hope to see you around Aunt Cooks
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So beautiful, Him, His song, love unconditionally, and even in the silence, He sings to us, with a chorus of angels. Well done, Girl! You always just blow me away! Love and hugs! --Kelly
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I, too, have always felt that the earth and her music are simply echoes of His heart. Sitting quietly in nature is when I feel Him the closest. Very nicely written. Terrific orchestral imagery.
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ohhhh how you went into all the beautiful sounds that so many of us are consumed with all the technology, all the worry the sadness that is that which man always creates, and all around us lay serenity, a deep place that the Good Lord gave us all to revel in silent witness,and just enjoy with one another, and we so often fail to see how beautiful His perfect love so truely is, it surrounds us and we are blind, yet in moments like these, where some may close our eyes, and write down so many moments captured in vivd color, in our lost wanting and childrens minds, they become truth, what we all need to love and know inside to find the Great One whom created this symphony out of love and guidance for his lost children, so we may know we are loved, and in turn Love He whom gives us love,
Beautiful, I am sorry I am so entranced with only a few poets here, you are most definitely a singing beautiful swallow here in this place, and I thank the Good Lord for your presence here,
Most sincerely,
joe -
mmm.
i was drawn, irretreivably, to the first few lines.
never let go, friend.
hope all is well an this was swell, as always. -
coiled inside the cello wind
and cymbal brush of shifting leaves
Ah the image that put in my mind was wonderful and the song this put in my head was magical
This is a exceptionally well crafted poem...breathtaking to say the least
~~Dawn
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your Voice calls
to chorus
the aching whine of the fields - love it!
In awh! True excellence. Always on inspiration to the art, my apprenticeship. Your work gives me hope. Great stuff.
~Mary O
PS Thanks for your more than wonderful comments on my story. I esteem your work so highly, that incouragement comming from you. . .well I'm dancing with confidence to move forward with it. Thank you
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Oh this is lovely cookie, not a more beautiful melody than that of nature. You did this very well, I could almost hear them sing. Write on my friend. Thank you for visiting me as well.
Red -
enchanting
Fantastic. this is so deep and musical. I just love the words you chose and the form you put this poem in. it has a very mature style. Its very personified and poetic. Its simply beautiful. one of the best poems ive read. thanks for sharing. -
Oh Dianne, I just love nature and it sounds and silences. You've composed this poem in a masterful way - I love the harmonizing of all and All.
Poetry is such bliss. On reading your words, it reminded me of all the messages send to us that we are not even aware of. Thank you, Poetess. Loved it.
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envigorating
ohhh... may i just say how i really admire your works... one better than the other hope to read some more soon
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Rapture!
You waken my thoughts with your words of song and rapture - now I will venture out today in tune with the tall ones melt in the mountains and the wakeup call of Spring in the air and in me ... beautiful !!! :-)
chris -
Very creative. I love the musical flair to this piece...ties in perfectly with nature, and of course, the Maestro...can't have a symphony without one. Enjoyed thoroughly. Thanks for sharing!
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Rich, and of course, well written. Sometimes there doesn't even have to be a sound, and you can still hear Him. That's where I think I am in the journey- always listening.
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the song is calling our name to be
in worship for his divine order
to be claimed!
this is rich is meter and tone!
Peace to my Sis!
Tamara
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very creative write..you have so much talent,
and I hope that one day I can come somewhere
close to what you have done. Really like your
style. Come by an read mine new poems sometime
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No, but I'm off to get it. I knew there HAD to be the sound of such a thing. I was used to the other classics along with Fantasia, but yours sounds wonderful. I love Vivaldi....just not as familiar. Bach is always the favorite and such a genius in his scoring. Thank you. I'm double blessed by your comment!
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Oh man, I loved this. I'm a nut for classical music. You wrote this wonderfully, blending it very nicely with nature. Have you heard Vivaldi's "Seasons"? It's a series of four peices: "Winter" "Fall" "Summer" "Spring"; ("Spring" being the best known)which all try to convey diffrent elements of nature in it. Of course, many other composers have conveyed nature with their peices as well.
Also, before every "sacred" song Bach would write J.J. (Jesu Juva [Jesus Help]) and at the end S.D.G (Soli Deo Gloria [to God alone the glory]). He would also write them in triple meter (3/3 time). The three, of course, representing the Holy Trinity. --STP
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