Brothers In Arms

...inspired by 'Anthem' by Anthony Hecht


The deft will fashion melodies
and cast them to the wind,
proclaiming hopes and verities,
uplifting humankind;
colours unbeknown'st to us
will hover and distill,
and splash 'til they're analogous
to God's almighty will.

We as students of the art
would seek a kindred tone,
interpret measures of the heart
'til grace and joy are one;
re-create with strains mellifluous
the stateliness of Brahms,
sonorities of Mahler,
artists, brothers in arms!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 2/15/2009 7:14:00 AM
Hey there Keith! Another amazing piece...true to the Bickerstaffe form.:) I totally agree with Robin, if I started quoting my favorite lines, I'd end up rewriting the entire poem! A beautiful gift you had shared with all, on Valentine's Day. Wishing you the best...God's blessings! Love, Mikki
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Date: 2/14/2009 7:31:00 PM
Keith, keep writing like this and you won't be able to get rid of me. Outstanding! Carolyn
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Date: 2/14/2009 4:13:00 PM
Hey, just happy to hear from you and know you are okay, my friend! I still have multitudes to read! Love and hugs, Robin
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Date: 2/14/2009 3:50:00 PM
So glad to see your new posting! This is wonderful, Keith. I was going to quote phrases that I really like but I'd end up retyping about all of it! "Artitsts, brothers in arms" I love that! Writing for the common good! So nice to hear from you. Thank you, Keith. Love and hugs, Robin
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Date: 2/14/2009 10:46:00 AM
I'll join that cause! Love the flow to this piece, Keith. So glad to see you're still writing. Keep it coming, as I so enjoy your work. Have a blessed day, Donna
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Date: 2/14/2009 9:36:00 AM
powerful and strong. john
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Date: 2/13/2009 4:29:00 PM
Love the perspective and insight in this poem. Gives the reader something to think about. Keep up the good writing! Karen
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Date: 2/13/2009 3:04:00 PM
do you always stay within the lines? (just kidding) This is a great pic of art Your brush flows
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Date: 2/13/2009 1:24:00 PM
This is so well done Keith..your writes are always such an ejoyable read.
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