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Beethovens Number 5

Trapped inside my automobile, bemused by the sound of sirens, blaring horns and tires turning faster than dreams disappear - like wild geese flying towards the speed of light losing myself in the reverie of classical music to my delight… Reality no longer has her hooks in me as she once did not long ago, when I was still a younger lad who had all one could possibly ask for and then some except truth staring me straight in the eyes as time flew by and I continued refusing to realize that the sights and sounds of life disguise what’s underneath the surface and the sands, lie more loveliness and beauty than we can ever understand. While turning up the radio to Beethoven’s Number 5 the bustling traffic that entraps me makes me grateful I’m alive.

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Date: 11/23/2014 10:42:00 AM
i can so relate to this poem! music has often kept me sane when stuck in traffic and beethoven's 5th sounds like the perfect piece to lift your spirits in that situation. your last verse is perfect!
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Date: 11/23/2014 12:32:00 AM
How beautiful and sweet! How deep in meaning. I love Beethoven...my favorite composer. Yes....our reality is within us. I enjoyed this immensely.
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Terrell Martin
Date: 11/23/2014 8:20:00 AM
I only recently got hooked on listening to classical music as the commute to work is long and otherwise boring. Listening to classical music has awakened in me a deeper sense of wonder and amazement about life. There is definitely a connection between poetry and music that reaches deep into the soul. Glad to hear you've made the same connection. Thanks for sharing (again), Terry

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