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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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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....