Ekphrasis On Moonlight Sonata 1st Mov

Lulling melancholic symphony
lingering like  forget-me-nots
exuding exquisite scents
under the dwindling moonlight
that softly vanish at daybreak.

Interlude ~ silence fills the day

As the shades of another eve 
come softly falling~
the music soars again
like floating dainty dandelions
in another nocturnal rendezvous;
Softly glows the waning moon~
on the placid lime lagoon
where you and I swim in love 
that is not forbidden
under the moonlight.


01.06.2021


Footnotes: (Credits to Google)
Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata was published in 1801 as op. 27./2. The Moonlight Sonata (“Mondscheinsonate” in German), this catchy name was given by the poet Ludwig Rellstab, much later in the 1830s. He likened the first movement to a boat floating on the lake Lucerne, in Switzerland.

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Date: 9/5/2022 4:49:00 PM
J, I was excited today to discover you have posted so many ekphrasis poems. I look forward to reading more in the days ahead. This is a fresh take on one of classical music's most beloved pieces; your images exude tranquility. I love the alliteration and the romance of a swim under the smiling moon. My favorite phrases (out of many delightful ones) are "Lulling melancholic symphony" and "another nocturnal rendezvous". Beautifully done, going in my Faves ~ John
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Date: 7/21/2021 3:57:00 AM
Lovely poem and tribute, JCB ~
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Date: 1/10/2021 9:36:00 AM
Just so beautiful! Filled with lovely imagery - floating dainty dandelions and you give us the scents of the moonlight sonata! Congratulations on first place!
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Date: 1/8/2021 4:47:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this one. I will have to listen to this one to refresh my memory. I guess it must be for a contest if so reads like a good contender to me. I acknowledge your visit to my page with delight. I hope this is the best year for you and your family despite what the whole world is going through. Sara
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Date: 1/6/2021 1:10:00 PM
wow, this is SO good. I sure hope it places high for you in the contest. Splendid imagery.
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Date: 1/6/2021 1:01:00 PM
JCB - this is as serene as moonlight itself! As a piano major the first movement has always been one of my favorite pieces. Its flowing peaceful cadence just seems to reflect moonlight and the underlying romance. I too chose this incredible peace of music. Best wishes for the contest. Happy New Year.
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Date: 1/5/2021 7:28:00 PM
Beautifully penned, poetic genius.
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