Cadence

A lovely cadence fills sounds of earth
as meadows waken with songs of birds.
Music that sweetens pleasures and worth
beat of each song--notes instead of words.

The trees rustle their spritely replies,
as summer breeze leads their melodies,
so that breeze and leaves can improvise
a soft tempo that finds devotees.

Purple clouds gather, thunder is heard
its rumbles causing lightning's bold flash.
Storm beats a rhythm, all are stirred--
viola's bass mourns and cymbals crash.

Soon, raindrops pound their opening,
softening their beat to gentle song.
Drops fall on willows--we want to sing,
Earth's cadence was around all along!

February 2, 2023
for "Writing Challenge--C Words--Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Cadence theme
First Place!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 2/7/2023 3:37:00 PM
Ann, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - C Words, well done, Constance
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/8/2023 8:47:00 AM
Thank you so much, Constance. I am honored!
Date: 2/6/2023 6:42:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your wonderful win. Have a blessed day..............
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/6/2023 9:56:00 AM
Thank you, Dear Paula!
Date: 2/5/2023 4:11:00 PM
This is an absolutely stunning piece, Ann. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your win.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/6/2023 9:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Lasaad!
Date: 2/5/2023 1:40:00 PM
Beautiful piece of work Ann. Congratulations on your win! :)
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/8/2023 2:08:00 PM
Thank you, Linda, and Mr. Owl! :)
Date: 2/5/2023 8:52:00 AM
Your "Cadence" is a beautiful write. Good luck. Have a blessed day writing away......................
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Date: 2/4/2023 4:47:00 PM
I Love where you have gone with this gem of a poem...Harry
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/6/2023 9:54:00 AM
Thank you, Harry, for your very kind comments!
Date: 2/3/2023 9:56:00 AM
This is such a beautiful and original poem. As I read, I could see the imagery of a wonderful poem. Best for a win.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/6/2023 9:53:00 AM
Thank you so much, Victor!
Date: 2/3/2023 6:10:00 AM
Ann, you've painted such vivid pictures for us with your poems and descriptions of the places you've written about. Your quatrain's rhythm resonates with ease.
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/5/2023 10:31:00 AM
Thank you, Lasaad! I appreciate your comments so much!
Date: 2/2/2023 1:59:00 PM
Your cadence quatrain resounds effortlessly, Ann, all my best, and do enjoy your harmonious days, Aloha William
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/2/2023 4:20:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, William. Aloha!
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