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                                         Blue~~Winter~~Music.

Bold navy as dark and pure as the cold frosty night. Chilled season’s symphony opens with eight notes come what might. Short blast followed by long note repeated short followed by long. Thunder has begun it’s familiar fifth symphony song. Leaving the listener unsure what to expect all alone. Beethoven switches to a lighter tune instead of his dark tone. A tinkling as the rain begins, he uses spiccato to give perfect light. A less grand repetition of the original notes as winds take flight. Building in anticipation until the climax of the first theme. A solo of horns, a transition with the loss of the sun’s beam. The sky produces an aqua hue by each blinding lightning flash. Thunder roars, the sky now a soft pastel hue as wind and hail crash. Beethoven offers bridges to weld the grandeur of his blizzard prone play. Frost is forming turning the sapphire hue fading to a pastel bouquet. Following, suspense of his opening the piano takes us to strings. Full orchestra, Da Darrr Da -Darrr Da Darrr Da -Darrr it springs. Tempo lighter, airier which is juxtaposed with the timpani drums. The soft gentle snow, now hurtled by deafening wind, silence comes. For the second stream of Beethoven’s sonata allegro its making way. Cyan-tinged icicles decorate the surroundings, peace resumes her sway Season’s storm has freshened the landscape with her blanket so soft. She delights in her brilliant accompaniment, her décor of beryl aloft. This icy mistress is here to wash and cool this part of the earth. Give thanks for mountains capped, lakes frozen, hot cocoa for its worth.

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Date: 10/9/2023 1:16:00 PM
Wonderful storytelling.. Thank you for writing and congratulations on your placement..
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Date: 10/20/2023 1:48:00 AM
Thanks S.O. Glad you liked it. Apologies for the late reply. SV
Date: 10/7/2023 3:40:00 AM
your an amazing writer ! love this
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Date: 10/12/2023 3:23:00 PM
To draw kind remarks from poets who don't usually comment on my poems, is an up lifting reward, thank you so much.
Date: 10/4/2023 10:28:00 AM
- A wonderful metaphorical poem, the storm of the season has really left its mark, S.V. :) - hugs
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Date: 10/20/2023 1:50:00 AM
Thank you so much dear friend. As always youy comments are dear to my heart. Sorry for the late reply SV
Date: 10/4/2023 10:07:00 AM
Hi Volums! I REALLY lke this poem! On point with the 5th & also SO inspiring to travel across the landscape as part of the music & part of the storm! Oh ys! You’ve captured that for me! What a ride! pace be with you……sally
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Date: 10/20/2023 1:52:00 AM
Dearest Sally, thank you for that lovely comment. Really appreciated. Best wishes from SV (sorry for the late reply).
Date: 10/2/2023 1:22:00 AM
Well this is a job well done!
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Date: 10/2/2023 3:33:00 AM
Thanks D. This is one of the more "unusual" contests.
Date: 10/1/2023 11:08:00 PM
Perfect stormy symphony. Loved the musical terms.
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Date: 10/1/2023 11:45:00 PM
Thank you very much Victor
Date: 10/1/2023 11:06:00 PM
Great write of a thunderstorm. Well described with imagery, sound, and color. If for contest a winner you've written.
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Date: 10/1/2023 11:47:00 PM
Lol I love your optimism dear Eve, but mostly I am glad you liked it. Thank you. ( Yes its for SO's contest).

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