Grand Canyon Suite

^ ^ From an abyss of the darkness, I hear incantation It slowly ascends, sun awakening canyons, Windward it heralds those sleeping, to wonder.... with a visual score, that deepens with thunder, sweeping me under, to lighten the soul -at first tint of light, my own shadow leans over, to hear a sunrise- Between the chasms of a dream, comes a lark waking day as she follows the river, and the splendor unfolds Sweet sounds to exclaim, this is heaven, displayed! Grand in the sunrise, all creation, beholds! Closing my eyes, hearing trills to be awed Suite bold enchantment, from thunder and drums I will fly with the eagles, over lands of the Gods and will breathe in each movement until my tears overcome
________________________________________________________ Inspired by the Contest: Three Stanza Suite Sponsored by Sheri Fresonke Harper 4/13/14 Stanza 1: Five lines non rhyme Stanza 2: 1 line Stanza 3: 8 lines rhymed (About this poem: Please do watch......it is so worth your moment to listen !!):) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1l5vgY_3tw ) Grand Canyon Suite: • I. Sunrise • II. Painted Desert • III. On the Trail • IV. Sunset • V. Cloudburst

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Date: 4/29/2014 11:58:00 PM
I can tell how much you were inspired Carrie. This poem gave me chills. It is simply awe inspiring! Congratulations on your much deserved number one spot! I will check out the link.
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Date: 4/27/2014 7:40:00 PM
Thank you Carrie - exquisite, congrads on your win Light & love
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Date: 4/26/2014 6:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your conquest of this contest. A great entry and win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/26/2014 2:23:00 PM
Way to go with this excellent winning work..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 4/26/2014 8:52:00 AM
One of my favorite pieces of music.. You've made it into a beautiful poem. congrats. BG
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Date: 4/26/2014 7:07:00 AM
Just stopping by again to tell you CONGRATULATIONS for the top spot. Looked like a winner from day one:) // paul
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Date: 4/26/2014 6:21:00 AM
Awesome win with three stanza suite. Congrats, Carrie
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Date: 4/26/2014 12:16:00 AM
Wonderful Carrie , matchless ! I and I loved the one line in the second part the best, congrats on great win !
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Date: 4/25/2014 10:27:00 PM
Delightful music and delightful piece. Congratulations on one of your best this year.
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Date: 4/25/2014 8:57:00 PM
Carrie, first rate poem, I love it that you tied it to such a wonderful suite of music and made your poem almost a painting. Very lovely, congratulations on your win. Thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 4/14/2014 5:11:00 PM
wonderful poetry, ever so visual, who needs the tourist board? this will entice everyone that reads it to go there....i for one...
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Date: 4/14/2014 7:56:00 AM
Majestic writing competing with the grandeur of the Grand canyon dear Carrie!
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Date: 4/13/2014 3:32:00 PM
A beautiful painting this is. You have captured the beauty of the Canyon, the Sunrise, the Desert and the Sunset, for all of us to see. Great job done here. Again thanks for your prayers... Lucill
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Date: 4/13/2014 2:37:00 PM
This is so beautiful...your brush did such a great job!! highly rated:) [copied the link and will listen as soon as as possible.] // paul ....ps typo (be) 4th line from bottom(?)
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Date: 4/13/2014 2:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, Paul, for seeing the typo. I read it more than once, but somehow didn't catch it! So appreciate your keen eye!
Date: 4/13/2014 1:22:00 PM
beautiful! i felt the same way when i visited the grand canyon a couple of years ago, but i didn't express it nearly as eloquently. just gorgeous! (both the poem and the canyon...)
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