She sleeps not well when music's strains are stilled;
they lull her, sooth her and soft breathing bring.
Musicians play and shrill sopranos sing
whilst, calmed, she's unaware of anything.
In bed she sleeps - orchestras softly play —
their subdued sound, she says, her fears allay.
The all-night radio gives to her the choice
of sleeping through the viol or the voice.
In still of night, to listeners who 're awake,
her snores at times with soft-toned music vie;
a contrapuntal discord form they take
and normal orchestration they deny.
And thus she sleeps, content from night to night,
and claims that music is her great delight.
Author notes
Option #5 Music
Name for pet parrot - Percy for a male or Polly for a female.
A contest entry
- Titles - Not For Adverage People by LaurenLightning--x.
300 points, ended November 15, 2006, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Random options. by Shrat.
600 points, ended July 30, 2008, 14 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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I love it! It rhymes, and flows with a musical quality. And it is beautiful. It shows that music really is important to us. I cant think of anything you could change to make this better. Great job!
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Shrat
Thankyou. Your comments and award are vey much appreciated.
Best wishes from 'down-uder'.
Shenton
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