eerie silence from within

Our iconic English Bandstand built in nineteen thirty four at last has come alive again tonight she opened up her door Yearning for so long to hear sweet music to begin for it has been more than a year just eerie silence from within but for tonight ~ ‘tis her first night we patiently await so full of expectations we are taking to our seats Tonight our local Silver Band took us upon a journey sitting back we closed our eyes to ruminate anticipate much happier days as their music plays The finale fast approaches 1812 begins to play our spirits soar still wanting more on this a very special day The climax takes us way up high when suddenly sparkling fireworks fly my soul 'tis flying with them way over the dark blue sea to the ochre coloured moon above natures spotlight sends Luna love On this a perfect summer night the world the universe all is feeling so right… Written 22 July 2021 Contest A BRIAN STRAND JULY 22 Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/27/2021 7:20:00 PM

Wow ~ what a beauty, Ann ~ congrats on your most deserving top finish ~ bravo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/3/2021 8:09:00 AM

So glad you liked this dear friend ~ with hugs from Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/23/2021 9:51:00 AM

Delightful Ann! Congratulations. Wonderful storytelling! Our city sponsors summer concerts on Friday nights. We have missed them terribly as they are a real community experience all wrapped up in music. There are only three this summer - one more to go next weekend! Thanks for the musical smile. Blessings.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/24/2021 4:50:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Sam ~ we all need live music that's for sure. Our first since 2019 and it really lifted us, it was truly magical on a most beautiful summer's night with an exquisite moon shining down on the sea - like the cherry on the cake mmmm... Kindest thoughts Ann xx

JAN ALLISON

Date: 7/23/2021 9:10:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/24/2021 4:47:00 AM

bless you dear friend xxx

JAN ALLISON

Date: 7/22/2021 9:41:00 AM

so beautiful and uplifting, so glad things are getting back to 'the new normal' hearing music certainly lifts ones spirits:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/24/2021 4:46:00 AM

Yes Jan music is just what is needed, especially live music, it really gets into your soul and takes you to a wonderful place... hope all is well dear Jan, with love and hugs Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/22/2021 3:43:00 AM

I used to revel at the various seaside and parks. listening to the band playing. A long time ago, though..Happy memories.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/24/2021 4:45:00 AM

There is nothing like hearing a brass band play live Victor, so glad my poem brought back some happy memories for you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/22/2021 2:55:00 AM

Sounds like a wonderful night Ann, slowly things are returning to normal again, its been well over a year and normal life can't come quick enough. Hope you're enjoying the heatwave. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/24/2021 4:43:00 AM

Yes Tom it really was wonderful and suddenly it felt like it used too... We had such a lovely time on a perfect summer's evenng. Thank you for your comments Tom always appreciated my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann ~ phew....