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THE MUSICOLOGIST - A Sonnet

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He sleeps not well when music's strains are stilled;
they lull him, sooth him and soft breathing bring.
Musicians play and shrill sopranos sing
whilst, calmed, he's unaware of anything.

In bed he sleeps - orchestras softly play -
their subdued sound, he says, his fears allay.
The all-night radio gives to him the choice
of sleeping through the viol or the voice.

In still of night, to listeners who're awake,
his snores at times with soft-toned music vie;
a contrapuntal discord form they take
and normal orchestration they deny.

And thus he sleeps, content from night to night,
and claims that music is his great delight.

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  • ecrivain01
    November 23
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    Not bad ...

    but I have an aversion to inverted lines. Other than those, however, this is a good job. The competition here is fierce in any case.

    Thanks for entering and Happy Holidays.


  • evershine-90
    November 11

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    Nice! very beautifully penned, enjoyed reading this piece. It flowed flawlessly, Thank you so much for your entering my contest Best wishes


    • Shenton silver member
      November 11
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      evershine

      Thankyou for your very complimentary comments and for your good wishes.
      Best wishes from 'down under'.
      Shenton